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ORS 331H

1970 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,493 mi
Last recorded84,493 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORS 331H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 84,493 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 84,492 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,495 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 82,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 81,170 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 80,706 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 79,713 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 79,210 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 78,451 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 77,209 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 75,193 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 73,354 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 71,571 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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ORS 331H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ORS 331H, 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 ORS 331H registered?

ORS 331H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is ORS 331H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORS 331H shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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