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HLW 270N

1975 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

32,926 mi
Last recorded32,926 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2008
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLW 270N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2008 32,926 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 32,846 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,846 miles

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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HLW 270N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 HLW 270N, 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.

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What year was HLW 270N registered?

HLW 270N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1975.

Is HLW 270N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLW 270N shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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