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HDP 993L

1973 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,201 mi
Last recorded25,201 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDP 993L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 25,201 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 25,062 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 25,062 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 24,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 24,309 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 24,308 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,465 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 20,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,462 miles

Front 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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HDP 993L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HDP 993L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HDP 993L registered?

HDP 993L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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