MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,033 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
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))
rear brakes slight fluctuation
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brakes slight fluctuation
offside headlight aim just okay
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside headlight aim just okay
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of SRC 878L?
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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.
Does SRC 878L have outstanding finance?
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