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CCA 398M

1974 Ford Cortina

Green Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,269 mi
Last recorded75,269 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCA 398M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 75,269 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2019 75,266 miles

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) ()

Pass 17 May 2018 74,280 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 73,410 miles

Oil leak ()

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 72,654 miles

general corrosion on floor

oil leak

water leak

Fail 28 May 2015 72,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 72,259 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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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?

The MOT history for CCA 398M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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