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LPV 317G

1969 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,730 mi
Last recorded52,730 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1969 Ford Cortina48,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPV 317G
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1969
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 52,730 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

jacking points rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2015 50,787 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,705 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 44,705 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f brake caliper lock tab deteriorated , recommend replace

washers intermittent

Fail 22 Sep 2012 44,705 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/f brake caliper lock tab deteriorated , recommend replace

washers intermittent

Pass 27 Aug 2011 40,996 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,950 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 35,431 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 35,421 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,333 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 34,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 32,731 miles

O/s/r brake effort low

Slight play in both inner and outer track rod ends on both sides of the vehicle.

Windscreen washers very weak

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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LPV 317G is a 1969 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1969 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 48,165 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 LPV 317G, 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 57 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LPV 317G registered?

LPV 317G is a 1969 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 January 1969.

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