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PRM 42M

1974 Ford Cortina

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,880 mi
Last recorded65,880 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRM 42M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,880 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 64,085 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 63,988 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 May 2008 62,354 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 60,822 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 60,774 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 58,906 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 58,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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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PRM 42M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PRM 42M, 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.

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What year was PRM 42M registered?

PRM 42M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 February 1974.

Is PRM 42M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRM 42M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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