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NTA 201M

1973 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,084 mi
Last recorded34,084 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTA 201M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,084 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,612 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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NTA 201M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NTA 201M, 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 NTA 201M registered?

NTA 201M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NTA 201M safe to buy?

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