MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,442 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisier than normal.
Horn a bit harsh.
Seat belts slow to unwind.
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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?
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