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LRT 311K

1971 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,404 mi
Last recorded40,404 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRT 311K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2010 40,404 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,404 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

slight brake bind o/s/f

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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LRT 311K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LRT 311K, 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 LRT 311K registered?

LRT 311K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is LRT 311K safe to buy?

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