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SAV 338M

1974 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,647 mi
Last recorded38,647 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAV 338M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,647 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 38,537 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 38,529 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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SAV 338M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SAV 338M, 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 SAV 338M registered?

SAV 338M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 February 1974.

Is SAV 338M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAV 338M shows 3 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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