MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,607 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear fog lamp unit missing
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear fog lamp unit missing
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Oil leak
neaside rear fog lamp lens missing
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
exhaust rubber mounting worn
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f brake slightly sticking on
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HCR 296L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Bronze with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1973 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 47,728 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 HCR 296L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HCR 296L registered?
HCR 296L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 March 1973.
Is HCR 296L safe to buy?
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