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SNR 977R

1977 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,664 mi
Last recorded46,664 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Ford Cortina44,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNR 977R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,664 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 46,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2016 46,150 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,646 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,201 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 43,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,836 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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SNR 977R is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SNR 977R, 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 SNR 977R registered?

SNR 977R is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 April 1977.

Is SNR 977R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNR 977R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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