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YAL 316M

1973 Ford Cortina

Bronze Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,106 mi
Last recorded42,106 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAL 316M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,106 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 42,106 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,598 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion in n/s inner sill

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,220 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,987 miles

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

slight corrosion on n/s/f floor pan

slight corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

Pass 22 Nov 2005 35,943 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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YAL 316M is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Bronze with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YAL 316M, 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 YAL 316M registered?

YAL 316M is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 24 October 1973.

Is YAL 316M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAL 316M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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