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HTW 91H

1970 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,223 mi
Last recorded75,223 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTW 91H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,223 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,766 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,459 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,701 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 May 2011 70,438 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear chassis showing corrsion

Fail 27 May 2011 70,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear chassis showing corrsion

Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,172 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 63,137 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 68,131 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 64,284 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 64,284 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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HTW 91H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HTW 91H, 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 HTW 91H registered?

HTW 91H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is HTW 91H safe to buy?

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