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383 JKC

1966 Ford Corsair

Cream Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,859 mi
Last recorded30,859 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1966 Ford Corsair60,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration383 JKC
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1966
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 30,859 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 2,535 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,489 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 1,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 1,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front inner wing corrosion

rear diff oil leak

underside of car thick with underseal/waxoil

various oil leaks

Pass 8 Oct 2012 568 miles

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

under body corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

under body corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 99,467 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 99,467 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 98,730 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 98,331 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 97,894 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 97,610 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 97,610 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 97,170 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Corsair?

Based on 3,387 MOT tests across 455 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
455
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 74
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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383 JKC is a 1966 Ford Corsair in Cream with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1966 Ford Corsair models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 60,436 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Corsair fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 383 JKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Corsair typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 60 years old, this Ford Corsair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 383 JKC registered?

383 JKC is a 1966 Ford Corsair, first registered on 22 September 1966.

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