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JKR 847L

1973 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,122 mi
Last recorded41,122 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKR 847L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 41,122 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 41,106 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,085 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak at gearbox area

Pass 7 Aug 2013 40,682 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 40,687 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,183 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 39,285 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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JKR 847L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JKR 847L, 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.

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What year was JKR 847L registered?

JKR 847L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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