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ATF 208J

1970 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,283 mi
Last recorded64,283 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATF 208J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,283 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 64,271 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)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,213 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 64,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 64,205 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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ATF 208J is a 1970 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ATF 208J, 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 ATF 208J registered?

ATF 208J is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 4 September 1970.

Is ATF 208J safe to buy?

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