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NVE 739H

1970 Ford Corsair

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,799 mi
Last recorded35,799 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 Ford Corsair59,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVE 739H
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 35,799 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 35,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 35,381 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 35,051 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 34,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,426 miles

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

age of vehicle represents general under side conition

Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,080 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,772 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,885 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 32,466 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

various welding repairs been made to vehicle underbody

Pass 12 May 2007 32,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 295,529 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 295,529 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

How Reliable is the Ford Corsair?

Based on 3,387 MOT tests across 455 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
455
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 74
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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NVE 739H is a 1970 Ford Corsair in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1970 Ford Corsair models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 59,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Corsair fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NVE 739H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Corsair typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 56 years old, this Ford Corsair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NVE 739H registered?

NVE 739H is a 1970 Ford Corsair, first registered on 20 April 1970.

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The MOT history for NVE 739H shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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