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KYK 738K

1972 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,823 mi
Last recorded75,823 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYK 738K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 75,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 75,566 miles

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

all tyre walls perishing

nearside outer sill and both inner sills corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2008 74,378 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 74,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 73,425 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 71,782 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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KYK 738K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 60,147 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 KYK 738K, 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 54 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KYK 738K registered?

KYK 738K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 January 1972.

Is KYK 738K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYK 738K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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