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TLA 437R

1977 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,980 mi
Last recorded81,980 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Cortina44,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLA 437R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,980 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut around the circumference of wheel no visual cords showing

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 2 Apr 2017 81,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubs on speedo cable requires cable repositioning (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut around the circumference of wheel no visual cords showing

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,980 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 81,980 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,621 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 9 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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TLA 437R is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TLA 437R, 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 TLA 437R registered?

TLA 437R is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 March 1977.

Is TLA 437R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLA 437R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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