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NUT 831M

1973 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,737 mi
Last recorded96,737 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUT 831M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,737 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,207 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 95,531 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 94,703 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 94,171 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 93,347 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 91,488 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,322 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 90,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 90,031 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 89,696 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 89,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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NUT 831M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NUT 831M, 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 NUT 831M registered?

NUT 831M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 14 September 1973.

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