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OGL 607L

1973 Ford Cortina

Bronze Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,400 mi
Last recorded34,400 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGL 607L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,400 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,888 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,458 miles

corrosion boot floor.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,067 miles

corrosion boot floor.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,589 miles

corrosion boot floor.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,206 miles

boot floor corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,680 miles

corrosion holes boot floor.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,131 miles

corrosion holes boot floor.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,646 miles

corrosion hole o.s. boot floor.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,096 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,668 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 29,249 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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OGL 607L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Bronze with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OGL 607L, 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 OGL 607L registered?

OGL 607L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 January 1973.

Is OGL 607L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGL 607L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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