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OMB 200H

1970 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,158 mi
Last recorded15,158 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMB 200H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 15,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 15,114 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 15,124 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 15,062 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,881 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,835 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 14,798 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 147,876 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 14,743 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 14,560 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,544 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,964 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 13,490 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 12,224 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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OMB 200H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OMB 200H, 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 OMB 200H registered?

OMB 200H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 January 1970.

Is OMB 200H safe to buy?

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