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GLB 811J

1971 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,937 mi
Last recorded46,937 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLB 811J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,937 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near-side rear sills corroded <30cm seatbelt mounting

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 46,733 miles

brake pipes rusty

n/s outer sil corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,415 miles

surface rust brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,220 miles

under body rusting

brake pipes rusting

Pass 14 Aug 2010 45,859 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 45,859 miles

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

rust on brake pipes

under body rust

wet test

Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,481 miles

under body repaires

wear front disc

brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 May 2008 45,682 miles

rusty brake pipes

Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,618 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 44,618 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 44,210 miles

corrosion on brake pipe

front pads & discs worn

light corrosion on underside of vehicle

tyre walls perishing

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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GLB 811J is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GLB 811J, 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 GLB 811J registered?

GLB 811J is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is GLB 811J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLB 811J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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