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SOH 338R

1977 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,734 mi
Last recorded48,734 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Cortina44,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOH 338R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 48,734 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 48,627 miles

Coil spring with an unsafe modification diferent lengths (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front locking devices bolts not long enogh to go though locking

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative tell tale light not working on dash (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 48,445 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 48,242 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 47,436 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS POOR

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) WORN

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE CABLE POOR

Offside Front ROAD SPRING SPACERS FITTED

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 47,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS POOR

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) WORN

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE CABLE POOR

Offside Front ROAD SPRING SPACERS FITTED

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 42,684 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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SOH 338R is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Green with a 3,000cc 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 SOH 338R, 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.

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What year was SOH 338R registered?

SOH 338R is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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