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TVK 1G

1969 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,813 mi
Last recorded26,813 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1969 Ford Cortina48,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVK 1G
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 26,813 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 26,336 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 26,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,730 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,931 miles

nearside front inner sill corroded and weak close to prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jun 2013 24,256 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

rear leaf springs rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,312 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 21,738 miles

some corrosion forming underside and structure on and near prescribed areas

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,618 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 20,618 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,516 miles

corrosion offside and nearside inner sills

number plate loose

play in front wheel bearings

slight leak radiator bottom hose

slight play front strut top mounts

Fail 10 Jun 2009 20,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion offside and nearside inner sills

number plate loose

play in front wheel bearings

slight leak radiator bottom hose

slight play front strut top mounts

slight play nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 7 May 2008 19,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 19,537 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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TVK 1G is a 1969 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1969 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 48,165 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 Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TVK 1G, 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 57 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TVK 1G is a 1969 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 January 1969.

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