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RHJ 747R

1977 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,285 mi
Last recorded72,285 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1977 Ford Cortina44,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHJ 747R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 72,285 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 72,285 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise steering rack inner joint slight wear.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 70,403 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 68,230 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 68,230 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RHJ 747R is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 44,268 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 RHJ 747R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RHJ 747R registered?

RHJ 747R is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is RHJ 747R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHJ 747R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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