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APY 97G

1993 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,452 mi
Last recorded70,452 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPY 97G
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,452 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,466 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 43,432 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 68,567 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 67,564 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,196 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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APY 97G is a 1993 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 APY 97G, 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 33 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APY 97G registered?

APY 97G is a 1993 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 November 1993.

Is APY 97G safe to buy?

The MOT history for APY 97G shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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