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RLT 733L

1973 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,912 mi
Last recorded85,912 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLT 733L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,912 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 84,902 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 84,839 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 84,839 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,108 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake hoses deteriorating.

Offside front lower sill has patch repair,not been constant welded,not in any prescribed areas.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 80,590 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 77,403 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 77,403 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,870 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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RLT 733L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RLT 733L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RLT 733L registered?

RLT 733L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 June 1973.

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