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420 SOO

1970 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,712 mi
Last recorded60,712 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration420 SOO
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,044 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 59,496 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,884 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,371 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 57,767 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 56,771 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 56,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 55,704 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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420 SOO is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 420 SOO, 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 420 SOO registered?

420 SOO is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 June 1970.

Is 420 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 420 SOO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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