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SRA 30R

1977 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,179 mi
Last recorded60,179 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Ford Cortina44,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRA 30R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 May 2018 60,179 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 58,252 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 57,991 miles

Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,693 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 4 Jan 2011 54,268 miles

front wheel bearings slight play

front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

rear exhaust rusty, in poor condition, repaired and slight leak

rear shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

underside of vehicle surface rusting and undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,255 miles

front wheel bearings slight play

rear exhaust starting to rust

suspension and shock absorber bushes starting to perish/ wear

Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,404 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 51,874 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,996 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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SRA 30R is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SRA 30R, 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 SRA 30R registered?

SRA 30R is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 March 1977.

Is SRA 30R safe to buy?

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