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RSY 446

1962 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,006 mi
Last recorded36,006 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1962 Ford Cortina27,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSY 446
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 36,006 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 36,006 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured steering box (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,462 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 35,462 miles

Front Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle exhaust pipe (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,958 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 33,958 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,943 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,259 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,106 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 24,099 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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RSY 446 is a 1962 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1962 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 27,242 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 RSY 446, 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 64 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RSY 446 registered?

RSY 446 is a 1962 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 October 1962.

Is RSY 446 safe to buy?

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