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LRD 688L

1973 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,356 mi
Last recorded11,356 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRD 688L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 11,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2013 10,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2013 10,641 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 9,647 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 9,647 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 8,432 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play from propshaft bearings

Pass 23 Mar 2010 3,845 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 2,698 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 2,688 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

signs of corrosion both rear inner wheel arches

some play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2006 1,123 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 1,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2005 99,829 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

slight corossion at n\s\r inner sill

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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LRD 688L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LRD 688L, 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 LRD 688L registered?

LRD 688L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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