MOT Status
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48,734 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SOH 338R safe to buy?
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