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NHM 104L

1973 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,579 mi
Last recorded47,579 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHM 104L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,579 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 46,651 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,881 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,021 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 44,046 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 42,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust front pipe loose

ns parking brake lower than os

os headlamp loose

Pass 24 May 2012 41,121 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 39,974 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 37,929 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 36,447 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 21 May 2009 36,447 miles

Battery insecure

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 20 May 2008 34,871 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 33,440 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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NHM 104L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 NHM 104L, 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

How do I check the history of NHM 104L?

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What year was NHM 104L registered?

NHM 104L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 January 1973.

Is NHM 104L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHM 104L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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