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SLK 531L

1973 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,761 mi
Last recorded49,761 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLK 531L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,761 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 49,297 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 49,289 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,212 miles

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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SLK 531L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SLK 531L, 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 SLK 531L registered?

SLK 531L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is SLK 531L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLK 531L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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