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OJE 583J

1970 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,659 mi
Last recorded27,659 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJE 583J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 27,659 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 219,414 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 18,207 miles

lower front panel starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jan 2010 15,288 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2010 15,288 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 8,051 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 8,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 7,308 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 936 miles

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

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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OJE 583J is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OJE 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.

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What year was OJE 583J registered?

OJE 583J is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 August 1970.

Is OJE 583J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJE 583J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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