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URC 258L

1973 Ford Cortina

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,711 mi
Last recorded30,711 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURC 258L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 30,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,962 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 27,962 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 25,562 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 22,101 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 15,794 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 7,038 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 6,811 miles

engine begining to blue smoke on fast idle.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 6,707 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 5,770 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 5,770 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 4,346 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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URC 258L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 47,728 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 URC 258L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was URC 258L registered?

URC 258L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 22 June 1973.

Is URC 258L safe to buy?

The MOT history for URC 258L shows 12 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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