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ARE 168M

1974 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,400 mi
Last recorded44,400 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 168M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,400 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 42,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 38,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre and rear exhaust corroded.

neasrside front wing corroded.

slight play in steering column u/j

slightly low effort nearside rear parking brake.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 38,696 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre and rear exhaust corroded.

neasrside front wing corroded.

slight play in steering column u/j

slightly low effort nearside rear parking brake.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,857 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 35,735 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 33,632 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 30,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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ARE 168M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 58,865 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 ARE 168M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ARE 168M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 April 1974.

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