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JBO 171N

1975 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,829 mi
Last recorded60,829 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBO 171N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2006 60,829 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 60,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 65,198 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 64,923 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JBO 171N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 48,970 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 JBO 171N, 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 51 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBO 171N registered?

JBO 171N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 22 May 1975.

Is JBO 171N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBO 171N shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JBO 171N have outstanding finance?

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