MOT Status
ValidMileage
20,849 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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front subframe bushes worn
underside heavily oiled
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
car has been very heavily greased and oiled underneath
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
vehicle has been heavily oiled and greased underneath
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
vehicle has been heavily oiled and greased underneath
car has been excessively oi[ed and greased
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
car has been excessively oiled and greased underneath
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PML 749R is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
Across all 1977 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 44,268 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 PML 749R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of PML 749R?
You can check the full history of PML 749R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was PML 749R registered?
PML 749R is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 July 1977.
Is PML 749R safe to buy?
The MOT history for PML 749R shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PML 749R have outstanding finance?
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