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GPR 69N

1974 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,077 mi
Last recorded37,077 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPR 69N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 37,077 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 36,804 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 35,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 34,875 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front tyre, tread worn low on edge.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front tyre, tread worn low on edge.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,267 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 33,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre, tread worn low on outter edge.

Pass 10 May 2014 32,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 30,104 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 27,760 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 27,743 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 12 May 2011 24,146 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2010 21,203 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 21,193 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 29 May 2009 21,188 miles

slight corrosion outside brake servo mounting prescribed area

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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GPR 69N is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GPR 69N, 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 GPR 69N registered?

GPR 69N is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 November 1974.

Is GPR 69N safe to buy?

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