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VVT 924L

1973 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,967 mi
Last recorded70,967 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVT 924L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,967 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 70,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 70,876 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,707 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,668 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively & slight dragging (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 70,637 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,611 miles

drivers seat damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2015 70,587 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

drivers seat damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,499 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 70,453 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,445 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,406 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,249 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 70,248 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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VVT 924L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VVT 924L, 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 VVT 924L registered?

VVT 924L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 June 1973.

Is VVT 924L safe to buy?

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