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NJE 493H

1970 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,692 mi
Last recorded39,692 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJE 493H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,692 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 39,689 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering box leaking.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,621 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering box seeping oil.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 39,619 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering box seeping oil.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,390 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 39,072 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,035 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,807 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,578 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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NJE 493H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NJE 493H, 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.

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What year was NJE 493H registered?

NJE 493H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1970.

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