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OMB 802H

1970 Ford Cortina

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,062 mi
Last recorded47,062 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMB 802H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 47,062 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,866 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,228 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,129 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 44,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,668 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,124 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,016 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,890 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006
Fail 19 Aug 2005 29,066 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 29,066 miles

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

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

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 802H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 802H, 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 802H registered?

OMB 802H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 9 February 1970.

Is OMB 802H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMB 802H shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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