MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
off side front tyre cracking in side wall not down to cords.
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.
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)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
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
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
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
steering rack has slight play
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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