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TLU 381R

1977 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,477 mi
Last recorded78,477 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Cortina44,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLU 381R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 78,477 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion appearing all round under body but not considered excessive.

Pass 26 May 2016 78,115 miles

corrosion appearing at rear wheel arches and sills

exhaust knocking on floor

slight rear brake bind, both sides

suspension bushes deteriorated, front anti roll bar bushes all deteriorated/perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,767 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 77,315 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 77,150 miles

front brake hoses deteriorated

sponginess felt in brake pedal

steering column sitting close to exhaust manifold

Pass 24 Aug 2011 76,255 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 73,408 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 69,210 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 69,210 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside and offside lower sills are very rusty and holed - non structure

nearside and offside rear lower axle bushes are starting to split

nearside and offside rear tyres are age/cracked on side walls

servo assittance is border line

Pass 20 Aug 2008 68,830 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 68,830 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres are age/cracked on side walls

all front suspension bushes are age/cracked - starting to split

all metal brake pipes have slight corrsion

nearside and offside front lower swivel joints have slight play

nearside rear inner sill rusted and holed

nearside rear sill rusted and holed

offside rear sill rusted and holed

Pass 29 Aug 2007 68,398 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,927 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 67,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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TLU 381R is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TLU 381R, 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.

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What year was TLU 381R registered?

TLU 381R is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is TLU 381R safe to buy?

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