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HPD 270K

1971 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,628 mi
Last recorded11,628 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPD 270K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2018 11,628 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 10,326 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 9,790 miles

N/S and O/S front floors corroded

N/S outer door handle broken but still able to open from out side

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

O/S/F wing corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2012 9,541 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust joint leaking slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2011 9,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 8,820 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Hand brake travel high

N/S/F tyre getting low

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

O/S/F tyre getting low

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 8,000 miles

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

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

O/S/F wheel bearing slight roughness

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 6,548 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 5,314 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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HPD 270K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HPD 270K, 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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HPD 270K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 16 September 1971.

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