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HLW 331K

1971 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,841 mi
Last recorded71,841 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLW 331K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,841 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,109 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 70,109 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 70,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,827 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,789 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,762 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,731 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 68,705 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,666 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 68,628 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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HLW 331K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HLW 331K, 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 HLW 331K registered?

HLW 331K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is HLW 331K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLW 331K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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