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PPW 331M

1974 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,750 mi
Last recorded75,750 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPW 331M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,750 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Fail 30 May 2017 75,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

FRONT TYRES CRACKING AND WORN ON EDGES

FRONT TYRES CRACKING AND WORN ON EDGES

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Pass 24 May 2010 75,752 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 75,750 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,657 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 73,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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PPW 331M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 PPW 331M, 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 PPW 331M registered?

PPW 331M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 January 1974.

Is PPW 331M safe to buy?

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