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GRN 529N

1974 Ford Cortina

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,300 mi
Last recorded50,300 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRN 529N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 50,300 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 49,910 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 49,223 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 48,403 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 47,387 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 45,679 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 45,678 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

HEADLIGHTS POOR

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,360 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 45,360 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 45,278 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 45,274 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GRN 529N is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GRN 529N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GRN 529N registered?

GRN 529N is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is GRN 529N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRN 529N shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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