MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,269 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
general corrosion on floor
oil leak
water leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CCA 398M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 CCA 398M, 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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What year was CCA 398M registered?
CCA 398M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 16 May 1974.
Is CCA 398M safe to buy?
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