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RPX 357K

1971 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,934 mi
Last recorded61,934 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPX 357K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 61,934 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,856 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2016 61,787 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,684 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 61,514 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 61,459 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 61,348 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 61,207 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 61,183 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,896 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,641 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 60,606 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 60,576 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 60,554 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 60,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 60,508 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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RPX 357K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1971 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,677 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 RPX 357K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RPX 357K registered?

RPX 357K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is RPX 357K safe to buy?

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