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TPP 351J

1970 Ford Corsair

Blue Petrol 1662cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,421 mi
Last recorded65,421 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1970 Ford Corsair59,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPP 351J
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,662cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 65,421 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,658 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 61,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,377 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 60,370 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 59,039 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 59,039 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 55,488 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 53,063 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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TPP 351J is a 1970 Ford Corsair in Blue with a 1,662cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TPP 351J, 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.

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What year was TPP 351J registered?

TPP 351J is a 1970 Ford Corsair, first registered on 20 October 1970.

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