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NCO 583J

1970 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,259 mi
Last recorded96,259 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCO 583J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 96,259 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 96,257 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 96,251 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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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NCO 583J is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 NCO 583J, 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 NCO 583J registered?

NCO 583J is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 October 1970.

Is NCO 583J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCO 583J shows 3 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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