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JKH 678L

1973 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,415 mi
Last recorded43,415 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 678L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,415 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,405 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 43,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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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JKH 678L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 47,728 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 JKH 678L, 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 53 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 JKH 678L registered?

JKH 678L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is JKH 678L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKH 678L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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