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CVB 278H

1970 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,592 mi
Last recorded42,592 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVB 278H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 May 2017 42,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 37,562 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 37,491 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,381 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,254 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 34,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,800 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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CVB 278H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CVB 278H, 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 CVB 278H registered?

CVB 278H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 January 1970.

Is CVB 278H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVB 278H shows 8 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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