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SAV 345M

1974 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,435 mi
Last recorded92,435 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAV 345M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 92,435 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 92,406 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 92,338 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 92,023 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 91,861 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,823 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 91,606 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 91,361 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 91,129 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 91,107 miles

both brake pipes across back axle slightly corroded slight play in both rear axle top void bushes

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 345M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SAV 345M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SAV 345M registered?

SAV 345M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is SAV 345M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAV 345M shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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