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HPO 371H

1970 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,053 mi
Last recorded24,053 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPO 371H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 24,053 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 23,891 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 23,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,564 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 23,228 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,727 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 22,215 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 21,552 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,938 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

seatbelt recoil slow

wiper action harsh

Fail 22 Feb 2010 20,938 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

seatbelt recoil slow

wiper action harsh

Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,938 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre outer walls perishing

slight movement at steering box attachment area to chassis

Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,185 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis patched in many places ok when tested

n/s/r tyre outerwall perished ok when tested

seatbelt windout and recoil slow

Pass 8 Feb 2007 18,741 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Feb 2006 17,523 miles

windscreen slighty scratched

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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HPO 371H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HPO 371H, 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.

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What year was HPO 371H registered?

HPO 371H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 27 April 1970.

Is HPO 371H safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPO 371H shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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