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1600 E

1970 Ford Cortina

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,045 mi
Last recorded95,045 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1600 E
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2019 95,045 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 95,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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1600 E is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 44,334 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 1600 E, 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 56 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1600 E registered?

1600 E is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is 1600 E safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1600 E shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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