MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
light switch for position lights not marked
oil leak
spare tyre flat
thorn in o/s/r tyre (sidewall)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
light switch for position lights not marked
oil leak
spare tyre flat
thorn in o/s/r tyre (sidewall)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
underbody treated making inspection difficult
underbody waxoiled restricting inspection
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JVF 818H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JVF 818H, 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 JVF 818H registered?
JVF 818H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 January 1970.
Is JVF 818H safe to buy?
The MOT history for JVF 818H shows 12 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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