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GGV 340N

1974 Ford Cortina

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,254 mi
Last recorded68,254 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGV 340N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 68,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2021 68,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,244 miles

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2014 63,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

excess play in n/s steering rackball end

Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,639 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 54,223 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 52,778 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 39,005 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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GGV 340N is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GGV 340N, 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 GGV 340N registered?

GGV 340N is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GGV 340N safe to buy?

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