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RNK 999M

1973 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,707 mi
Last recorded33,707 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNK 999M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 33,707 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,310 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch holed not in prescribed area

Fail 15 Apr 2017 33,310 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch holed not in prescribed area

Pass 2 Apr 2016 33,021 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 32,171 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,166 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,956 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,743 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,021 miles

rear wheels slightly tight to turn

Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,197 miles

rear wheels binding slightly

surface corrosion both front chassis legs

surface corrosion/repair to both sills and off side rear inner wing

Fail 9 Mar 2006 145,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wings rear section corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2006 145,339 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wings rear section corroded

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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RNK 999M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RNK 999M, 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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What year was RNK 999M registered?

RNK 999M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is RNK 999M safe to buy?

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