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RBW 958L

1973 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,389 mi
Last recorded72,389 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBW 958L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,389 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 72,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 71,856 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside & Nearside bump stops missing

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering rack Nearside

slight play in steering rack Offside

Fail 9 Aug 2016 71,856 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside & Nearside bump stops missing

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering rack Nearside

slight play in steering rack Offside

Pass 17 May 2007 68,362 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 68,347 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 66,368 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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RBW 958L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 47,728 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 RBW 958L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RBW 958L registered?

RBW 958L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 16 April 1973.

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