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JEP 684J

1970 Ford Cortina

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,434 mi
Last recorded25,434 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEP 684J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 25,434 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 25,034 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 24,910 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 24,255 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 23,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 23,650 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 22,846 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,389 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,697 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 21,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,810 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 17,458 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,201 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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JEP 684J is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JEP 684J, 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 JEP 684J registered?

JEP 684J is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is JEP 684J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEP 684J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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