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NJL 337H

1970 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,011 mi
Last recorded50,011 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJL 337H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 50,011 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 49,989 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 49,979 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,949 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 49,919 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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NJL 337H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 NJL 337H, 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

How do I check the history of NJL 337H?

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What year was NJL 337H registered?

NJL 337H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 11 February 1970.

Is NJL 337H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJL 337H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJL 337H have outstanding finance?

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