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AOV 508K

1971 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,046 mi
Last recorded37,046 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOV 508K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 May 2017 37,046 miles

corrosion forming underside on and near prescribed areas

play steering

some corrosion metal pipes

some general wear suspension bushes

Pass 26 May 2016 34,714 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 32,467 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 29,580 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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AOV 508K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,677 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 AOV 508K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AOV 508K registered?

AOV 508K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 October 1971.

Is AOV 508K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOV 508K shows 4 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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