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HHK 792H

1970 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

10,889 mi
Last recorded10,889 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHK 792H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 10,889 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 10,889 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 10,783 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 10,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 10,437 miles

underside has been undersealed, preventing full inspection

Fail 8 Dec 2015 10,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing anti roll bar nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing anti roll bar nut (2.2.C.1g)

underside has been undersealed, preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2014 9,640 miles

slight corrosion in door shuts

slight corrosion rear arches

Pass 30 Jun 2007 9,568 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 9,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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HHK 792H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1970 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 44,334 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 HHK 792H, 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 56 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 HHK 792H registered?

HHK 792H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 16 March 1970.

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