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RME 411R

1977 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,605 mi
Last recorded79,605 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 Ford Cortina44,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRME 411R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 79,605 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play and nearside front steering arms (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

nearside rearhas small cracks on the outside wall

Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,811 miles

Both front Rack End ball joints worn

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,031 miles

Nearside rack end ball joint has play in the ball joint

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

Front valance holed

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

Offside rack end ball joint has play in the ball joint

Fail 16 Jun 2014 74,031 miles

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

Front valance holed

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rack end ball joint has play in the ball joint

Offside rack end ball joint has play in the ball joint

Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,846 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 70,825 miles

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

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Nearside and offside rack end ball joints have play in them

Pass 21 May 2012 65,757 miles

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

off side front tyre cracking in side wall not down to cords.

Fail 14 May 2012 65,757 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front tyre cracking in side wall not down to cords.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,274 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 65,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,388 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,670 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 62,670 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,961 miles

Both front lower suspension ball joints worn

Brake judder from nearside rear

Brake pedal stiff and creaking

Front seatbelts slow to retract

Inner sills corroded at rear

Slight play from nearside inner track rod ball joint

Fail 20 Mar 2008 60,961 miles

Both front lower suspension ball joints worn

Brake judder from nearside rear

Brake pedal stiff and creaking

Front seatbelts slow to retract

Inner sills corroded at rear

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Slight play from nearside inner track rod ball joint

Fail 4 Feb 2008 60,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front bottom ball joints worn

Both inner sills corroded at rear

Brake pedal stiff and creaking

Front seatbelts slow too retract

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside inner track rod ball joint worn

Pass 27 Jan 2007 58,939 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 53,324 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 58,644 miles

steering rack has slight play

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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RME 411R is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RME 411R, 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.

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RME 411R is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 24 June 1977.

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