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SHN 707R

1977 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

12,239 mi
Last recorded12,239 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1977 Ford Cortina44,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHN 707R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 12,239 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 12,239 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2008

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2007

Oil leak

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 27 Sep 2007

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

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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SHN 707R is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1977 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 44,268 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 SHN 707R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHN 707R registered?

SHN 707R is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 June 1977.

Is SHN 707R safe to buy?

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