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ARH 457S

1978 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,629 mi
Last recorded6,629 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARH 457S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 6,629 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,616 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 98,583 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 97,509 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 96,604 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 96,604 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 96,417 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 95,236 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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