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KYH 783K

1971 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,427 mi
Last recorded14,427 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYH 783K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 14,427 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

battery loose

no lights fitted at time of test

some corrosion to underside

Fail 21 Mar 2016 14,395 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced all (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill,n/s rear floor,n/s and o/s front chasis,n/s and o/s front inner wings,front inner and outer valance. (2.4.A.3)

Steering system fouling fuel line (2.2.D.2a)

battery loose

rear valance holed and corroded

some corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Jul 2014 13,562 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 13,529 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 11,423 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 72,799 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 72,799 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,942 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 74,250 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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KYH 783K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KYH 783K, 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 KYH 783K registered?

KYH 783K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 December 1971.

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