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RUF 437H

1970 Ford Corsair

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,067 mi
Last recorded68,067 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Ford Corsair59,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUF 437H
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2018 68,067 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear propshaft has visible marks where it has made contact with exhaust system

Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,624 miles

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

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

handbrake only just reached requirments

lower steering column slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,367 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,296 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs vehicle been standing

Pass 31 Aug 2013 67,222 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,710 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 66,703 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 65,244 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,487 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 63,120 miles

Chassis is flexing around steering box mounting points, possible cracked.

Fail 2 Aug 2008 63,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 63,035 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Corsair?

Based on 3,387 MOT tests across 455 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
455
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 74
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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RUF 437H is a 1970 Ford Corsair in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Ford Corsair models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 59,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Corsair fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUF 437H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Corsair typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 56 years old, this Ford Corsair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUF 437H registered?

RUF 437H is a 1970 Ford Corsair, first registered on 13 February 1970.

Is RUF 437H safe to buy?

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