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GYY 29J

1971 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,005 mi
Last recorded1,005 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 29J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 1,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,880 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 97,409 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 97,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Surface cuts to nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2014 96,312 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 96,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,281 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front lower ball joint boot split.

Oil leaks on engine.

Rear differential leaking oil from input shaft.

Surface cracks in tread offside front tyre.

gearbox leaking oil from output shaft.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 95,198 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Aug 2010 95,198 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 93,679 miles

Propshaft component defective

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 93,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,814 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 85,909 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 85,909 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006
Fail 28 Jun 2006

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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GYY 29J is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GYY 29J, 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 GYY 29J registered?

GYY 29J is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 July 1971.

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