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HPL 251K

1971 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,328 mi
Last recorded17,328 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPL 251K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 17,328 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 16,780 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 16,780 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 16,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 16,704 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 16,592 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 16,592 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 16,084 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 14,244 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 14,244 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 115,042 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 6,845 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 746 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 95,501 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 91,482 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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HPL 251K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HPL 251K, 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 HPL 251K registered?

HPL 251K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is HPL 251K safe to buy?

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