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JPL 667K

1971 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,081 mi
Last recorded46,081 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPL 667K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 46,081 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,052 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 46,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,064 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2010 43,358 miles

fuelpump mounting perishing

power steering pipe has slight leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both top ball joints dust covers split

slight play in ends of steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,318 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 37,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,817 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 22,081 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 22,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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JPL 667K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 JPL 667K, 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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JPL 667K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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