MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,855 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) leaking resevoir area (2.3.3b)
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RWP 588L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 RWP 588L, 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 RWP 588L registered?
RWP 588L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 January 1973.
Is RWP 588L safe to buy?
The MOT history for RWP 588L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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