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TLL 782R

1977 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

58,508 mi
Last recorded58,508 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2006
Typical for 1977 Ford Cortina44,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLL 782R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2006 58,508 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 85,808 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 85,792 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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TLL 782R is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 TLL 782R, 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 TLL 782R registered?

TLL 782R is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 22 April 1977.

Is TLL 782R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLL 782R shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TLL 782R have outstanding finance?

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