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HUE 160N

1975 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,545 mi
Last recorded62,545 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUE 160N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2007 62,545 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 57,825 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 57,794 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 54,388 miles

O/S/Top ball joint gaiter split

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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HUE 160N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HUE 160N, 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 HUE 160N?

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What year was HUE 160N registered?

HUE 160N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 March 1975.

Is HUE 160N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUE 160N shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HUE 160N have outstanding finance?

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