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STC 774M

1973 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,896 mi
Last recorded35,896 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTC 774M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2017 35,896 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,937 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,187 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,104 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,303 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,349 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,562 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,027 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,751 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,145 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 22,056 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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STC 774M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 47,728 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 STC 774M, 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 53 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 STC 774M registered?

STC 774M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 December 1973.

Is STC 774M safe to buy?

The MOT history for STC 774M shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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