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HLU 101N

1975 Ford Cortina

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,396 mi
Last recorded16,396 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLU 101N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 16,396 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 16,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 7 Oct 2016 16,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

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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HLU 101N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 48,970 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 HLU 101N, 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 51 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HLU 101N?

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What year was HLU 101N registered?

HLU 101N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 March 1975.

Is HLU 101N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLU 101N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HLU 101N have outstanding finance?

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