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NRX 431K

1971 Ford Cortina

Orange Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,744 mi
Last recorded29,744 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRX 431K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2017 29,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 27,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 23,085 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,903 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,508 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,940 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 13,033 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 11,209 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,999 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 9,588 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 6,911 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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NRX 431K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Orange with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRX 431K, 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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NRX 431K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 27 September 1971.

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