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334 MCG

1970 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,829 mi
Last recorded17,829 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration334 MCG
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 17,829 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 17,829 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 17,829 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 17,829 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 17,829 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 17,829 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 17,829 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 17,829 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 17,829 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 17,829 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,821 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 17,549 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 16,895 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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334 MCG is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 334 MCG, 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.

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What year was 334 MCG registered?

334 MCG is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is 334 MCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 334 MCG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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