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APO 788L

1972 Ford Cortina

Bronze Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,671 mi
Last recorded27,671 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPO 788L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 27,671 miles

brake hoses wearing,rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2016 27,642 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,458 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,296 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,919 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,693 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 25,690 miles

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.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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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

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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.

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