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DME 794J

1971 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,249 mi
Last recorded99,249 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDME 794J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 99,249 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 97,619 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 97,561 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 97,561 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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DME 794J is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DME 794J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DME 794J registered?

DME 794J is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 June 1971.

Is DME 794J safe to buy?

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