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HVB 217N

1975 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,534 mi
Last recorded16,534 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVB 217N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 16,534 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 15,570 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 14,206 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,270 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 12,972 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 12,126 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 11,421 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,595 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 9,814 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 9,330 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 9,330 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,030 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 8,064 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 6,201 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 5,837 miles

N/S/Rear top sidelight not working

Fail 25 May 2005 5,837 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HVB 217N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HVB 217N, 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

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What year was HVB 217N registered?

HVB 217N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 June 1975.

Is HVB 217N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVB 217N shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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