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HPM 61L

1973 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,002 mi
Last recorded41,002 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPM 61L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2018 41,002 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,447 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,163 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,341 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,083 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,137 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,883 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,930 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,533 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,557 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,019 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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HPM 61L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPM 61L, 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 HPM 61L registered?

HPM 61L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is HPM 61L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPM 61L shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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