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PPX 330M

1974 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,539 mi
Last recorded60,539 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPX 330M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,539 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 59,793 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,649 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 59,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 58,855 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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PPX 330M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PPX 330M, 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 PPX 330M registered?

PPX 330M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 March 1974.

Is PPX 330M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPX 330M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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