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JLH 78K

1971 Ford Coupe

Black Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,717 mi
Last recorded76,717 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLH 78K
MakeFord
ModelCoupe
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 76,717 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,168 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,027 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 76,027 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pump area (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both weak (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2013 75,817 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,704 miles

headlights poor

some underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2012 75,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

fuel cap seal perished

headlights poor

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

some underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2011 75,212 miles

Coolant leak

Corrosion to all under vehicle metal work

Corrosion to both floor pans

Corrosion to front bulk head

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front chassis sections heavly repeared & slightly corroded

Front number plate poorly mounted

Heavy corrosion around fuel tank mounting points

Heavy corrosion to boot floor

Nearside front tyre heavly cracked on outer sidewall

Oil leak

Rear brake application uneven

Rear chassis corroded

Slight exhauts blow from nearside maniflod back

Fail 28 Feb 2011 75,205 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Corrosion to all under vehicle metal work

Corrosion to both floor pans

Corrosion to front bulk head

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front chassis sections heavly repeared & slightly corroded

Front number plate poorly mounted

Heavy corrosion around fuel tank mounting points

Heavy corrosion to boot floor

Nearside front tyre heavly cracked on outer sidewall

Oil leak

Rear brake application uneven

Rear chassis corroded

Slight exhauts blow from nearside maniflod back

Pass 10 Nov 2007 75,055 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Ford Coupe?

Based on 1,304 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 18
position lamp(s) not working 16
brake binding 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
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JLH 78K is a 1971 Ford Coupe in Black with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Ford Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JLH 78K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 55 years old, this Ford Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JLH 78K registered?

JLH 78K is a 1971 Ford Coupe, first registered on 11 August 1971.

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