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LPW 839L

1973 Ford Cortina

Bronze Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,564 mi
Last recorded50,564 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPW 839L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 50,564 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2013 50,159 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no rear seat belts fitted

o/s and n/s front and rear inner wing panels and o/s front jacking point are corroded but not structural

rear axle n/s upper void bush starting to split

rear exhaust mounting perished

slight play in steering column coupling

Fail 5 Dec 2013 50,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no rear seat belts fitted

o/s and n/s front and rear inner wing panels and o/s front jacking point are corroded but not structural

rear axle n/s upper void bush starting to split

rear exhaust mounting perished

slight play in steering column coupling

Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,916 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,793 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 49,793 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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LPW 839L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Bronze with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LPW 839L, 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 LPW 839L registered?

LPW 839L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is LPW 839L safe to buy?

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