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PUD 292M

1974 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,933 mi
Last recorded61,933 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUD 292M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 May 2015 61,933 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,938 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,228 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,964 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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PUD 292M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PUD 292M, 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 PUD 292M registered?

PUD 292M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 April 1974.

Is PUD 292M safe to buy?

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