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DOT 396K

1971 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,653 mi
Last recorded64,653 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOT 396K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 64,653 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 63,735 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,304 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,120 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,759 miles

Front tyres showing signs of age.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,710 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 62,697 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,093 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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DOT 396K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DOT 396K, 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 DOT 396K registered?

DOT 396K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is DOT 396K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOT 396K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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