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PLR 609L

1973 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,343 mi
Last recorded59,343 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLR 609L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,343 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 77,268 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 77,268 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,887 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,695 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 75,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,125 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 72,738 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,243 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 70,243 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,963 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 67,963 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 65,938 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 63,774 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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PLR 609L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PLR 609L, 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 PLR 609L registered?

PLR 609L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 22 June 1973.

Is PLR 609L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLR 609L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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