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PRP 124D

1997 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,577 mi
Last recorded72,577 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRP 124D
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,577 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,409 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,410 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 71,419 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,414 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,380 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 71,354 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 71,175 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 71,150 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

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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PRP 124D is a 1997 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PRP 124D, 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 29 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PRP 124D registered?

PRP 124D is a 1997 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is PRP 124D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRP 124D shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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