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BAM 130S

1970 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,437 mi
Last recorded63,437 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 130S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 63,437 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 63,006 miles

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

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

all tyres aged + cracked

Pass 15 May 2015 62,599 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f+n/s/f+n/s/r tyres aged + cracked

Pass 4 May 2013 61,999 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 60,693 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 60,672 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 60,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 59,948 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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BAM 130S is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,599cc 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 BAM 130S, 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 BAM 130S registered?

BAM 130S is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is BAM 130S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAM 130S 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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