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RTR 522M

1974 Ford Cortina

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

2,442 mi
Last recorded2,442 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTR 522M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 2,442 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 1,570 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 1,365 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 990 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 846 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 276 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 99,659 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,862 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 98,463 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 97,899 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 96,265 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,275 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

headlights would benefit from realignment

n/s/r wing to lower outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 95,273 miles

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

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

headlights would benefit from realignment

n/s/r wing to lower outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 94,603 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 94,778 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

headlights could do with aim balancing

n/s wiper blade poor condition

washer jets require adjusting

Pass 20 Oct 2008 91,324 miles

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

handbrake outer cables to back plates worn

headlights require balancing

horn just adequate

washer jets require adjustment

Pass 26 Oct 2007 89,509 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 88,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 86,962 miles

Exhaust noisier than normal.

Horn a bit harsh.

Seat belts slow to unwind.

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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RTR 522M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1974 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 58,865 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 RTR 522M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RTR 522M registered?

RTR 522M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is RTR 522M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTR 522M shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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