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RWP 588L

1973 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,855 mi
Last recorded16,855 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWP 588L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 16,855 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 16,851 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 15,631 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 14,817 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 14,813 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 14,606 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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