MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,629 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
fuel pipe deteriorated
o/s/r tyre cracking
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
fuel pipe deteriorated
o/s/r tyre cracking
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ARH 457S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Black with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1978 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 49,632 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 ARH 457S, 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 48 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of ARH 457S?
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What year was ARH 457S registered?
ARH 457S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 February 1978.
Is ARH 457S safe to buy?
The MOT history for ARH 457S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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