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NMO 160L

1973 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

64,429 mi
Last recorded64,429 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMO 160L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 64,429 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 64,397 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 6,436 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 6,424 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 6,414 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,061 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 6,396 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 6,392 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 6,386 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 6,381 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 6,349 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 6,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s & o/s front inner flitch panel (near head lights) corroded/holed

Fail 5 Feb 2008 6,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near side & off side inner flich panel corroded/holed near head lights

Pass 7 Feb 2007 6,334 miles

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

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

off side front innerwing / flich corroded & holed

Pass 9 Feb 2006 63,267 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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NMO 160L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NMO 160L, 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 NMO 160L registered?

NMO 160L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is NMO 160L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMO 160L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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