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RAD 101M

1974 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,068 mi
Last recorded79,068 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAD 101M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,068 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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RAD 101M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 RAD 101M, 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 RAD 101M registered?

RAD 101M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 11 July 1974.

Is RAD 101M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAD 101M shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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