MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front tyre sidewall cut around the circumference of wheel no visual cords showing
slight play in all wheel bearings
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
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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
How do I check the history of TLA 437R?
You can check the full history of TLA 437R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does TLA 437R have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TLA 437R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.