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SRC 878L

1971 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

3,033 mi
Last recorded3,033 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRC 878L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 3,033 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 2,587 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 2,587 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 1,853 miles

rear brakes slight fluctuation

Fail 30 May 2017 1,853 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brakes slight fluctuation

Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 3,184 miles

offside headlight aim just okay

Fail 22 Aug 2011 3,184 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside headlight aim just okay

Pass 23 Aug 2010 1,607 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,323 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 13,302 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,863 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 12,861 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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SRC 878L is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1971 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,677 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 SRC 878L, 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 55 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 SRC 878L registered?

SRC 878L is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SRC 878L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRC 878L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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