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NUG 610L

1973 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,049 mi
Last recorded66,049 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUG 610L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,049 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front metal fuel pipe corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 65,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front metal pipe corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 65,437 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 65,003 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,045 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 20 Feb 2012 64,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2011 63,331 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,304 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,758 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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NUG 610L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NUG 610L, 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 NUG 610L registered?

NUG 610L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 April 1973.

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