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HPU 782H

1970 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,830 mi
Last recorded63,830 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPU 782H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,830 miles

some play offside inner track rod end

Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,688 miles

some play nearside @ offside track control arm joints

some play nearside draglink bush

Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 63,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,460 miles

some play nearside @ offside track control arm joints

some play nearside track rod end

Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,369 miles

both rear tyres outer walls starting to perish

some play nearside @ offside track control arm joints

Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,299 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 63,238 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 63,167 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 63,090 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 63,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 62,845 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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HPU 782H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HPU 782H, 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 HPU 782H registered?

HPU 782H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 8 April 1970.

Is HPU 782H safe to buy?

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