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JNU 881H

1970 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

714 mi
Last recorded714 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNU 881H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 714 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 714 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 15,409 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,885 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 83,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2016 83,400 miles

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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JNU 881H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JNU 881H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JNU 881H registered?

JNU 881H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 June 1970.

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The MOT history for JNU 881H shows 6 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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