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GNV 334L

1972 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,329 mi
Last recorded79,329 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNV 334L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2017 79,329 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,980 miles

inner sills welded and sealed

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,714 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 71,029 miles

inner sills welded and sealed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side rear half shaft starting to leak

Pass 10 May 2013 69,432 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

inner sills welded and sealed

osr half shaft seal starting to leak

Pass 7 Apr 2012 66,700 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot floor welded and sealed

inner sills welded and sealed

Pass 4 Sep 2010 64,750 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,051 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 61,360 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 59,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 58,312 miles

Boot floor holed outside prescribed area.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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GNV 334L is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 60,147 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 GNV 334L, 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 54 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GNV 334L registered?

GNV 334L is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 October 1972.

Is GNV 334L safe to buy?

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