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PBR 328M

1974 Ford Cortina

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,675 mi
Last recorded52,675 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBR 328M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,675 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 52,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,608 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,479 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 52,014 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,014 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 51,928 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,592 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 51,585 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 51,321 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,151 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,035 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,882 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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PBR 328M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1974 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 58,865 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 PBR 328M, 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 52 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 PBR 328M registered?

PBR 328M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 June 1974.

Is PBR 328M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBR 328M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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