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ELT 113J

1971 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,089 mi
Last recorded80,089 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELT 113J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 80,089 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 80,081 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 77,505 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 77,503 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose brake pad pin (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort foot (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 74,422 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 72,186 miles

play in n/s rack end.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,143 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 66,458 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 66,449 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2012 64,365 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 64,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,492 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 58,211 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 54,267 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 49,426 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 46,797 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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ELT 113J is a 1971 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ELT 113J, 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 ELT 113J registered?

ELT 113J is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ELT 113J safe to buy?

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