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ABL 649J

1970 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,520 mi
Last recorded85,520 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABL 649J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 85,520 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 84,449 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 83,879 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 83,654 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 82,919 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 81,187 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,225 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,722 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 77,915 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 77,915 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,330 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 76,523 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,416 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 79,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 74,304 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,427 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 71,263 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 70,490 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 68,995 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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ABL 649J is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ABL 649J, 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 ABL 649J registered?

ABL 649J is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 August 1970.

Is ABL 649J safe to buy?

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