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RYL 631L

1973 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,920 mi
Last recorded75,920 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYL 631L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,920 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 75,920 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,920 miles

exhaust system loud,rectification recommended

steering coupling deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,976 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,380 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,196 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 73,850 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 73,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

exhaust tail pipe insecure

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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RYL 631L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RYL 631L, 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

How do I check the history of RYL 631L?

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What year was RYL 631L registered?

RYL 631L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 29 March 1973.

Is RYL 631L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYL 631L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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