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TNN 140R

1977 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,077 mi
Last recorded1,077 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1977 Ford Cortina44,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNN 140R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 1,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle under body covered under sealant

Fail 29 Sep 2011

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011
Pass 23 Aug 2007 404 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 403 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 14 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 33,256 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NO FOG LIGHT .HAND BRAKE CABLE CATCHING COIL SPRIGS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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TNN 140R is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TNN 140R, 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 TNN 140R registered?

TNN 140R is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 June 1977.

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