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AUY 811M

1974 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,992 mi
Last recorded14,992 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUY 811M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 14,992 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 14,885 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 14,767 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 14,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 13,975 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 13,796 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 13,124 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 11,164 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 10,960 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,084 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 9,476 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 8,803 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 8,774 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 6,837 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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AUY 811M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AUY 811M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AUY 811M?

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What year was AUY 811M registered?

AUY 811M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 22 April 1974.

Is AUY 811M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUY 811M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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