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JMM 585K

1971 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,350 mi
Last recorded51,350 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2007
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMM 585K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2007 51,350 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all pipes in engine bay require cleaning

Pass 2 Feb 2006 50,533 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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JMM 585K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,677 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 JMM 585K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JMM 585K registered?

JMM 585K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is JMM 585K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMM 585K shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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