MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,671 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake hoses wearing,rear brake pipe corroding
all four tyres perished
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
all rear axle bushes have slight play
the whole underside of the car is covered by athick black coating
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
all rear axle bushes have slight play
the whole underside of the car is covered by athick black coating
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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APO 788L is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Bronze with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1972 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 60,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APO 788L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of APO 788L?
You can check the full history of APO 788L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was APO 788L registered?
APO 788L is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 29 November 1972.
Is APO 788L safe to buy?
The MOT history for APO 788L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does APO 788L have outstanding finance?
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