MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,128 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play And noisy when spun by hand (2.5.A.3c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play And noisy when spun by hand (2.5.A.3c)
VIN plate missing from vehicle
slight noise from rear wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RLK 716L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RLK 716L, 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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How do I check the history of RLK 716L?
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What year was RLK 716L registered?
RLK 716L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 June 1973.
Is RLK 716L safe to buy?
The MOT history for RLK 716L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RLK 716L have outstanding finance?
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