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BRT 242B

1964 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,713 mi
Last recorded13,713 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1964 Ford Cortina50,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRT 242B
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1964
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 13,713 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 13,713 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 13,713 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BRT 242B is a 1964 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1964 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 50,895 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 BRT 242B, 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 62 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRT 242B registered?

BRT 242B is a 1964 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 November 1964.

Is BRT 242B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRT 242B shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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