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UNJ 898H

1970 Ford Corsair

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,761 mi
Last recorded37,761 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1970 Ford Corsair59,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNJ 898H
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 37,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,708 miles

wipers starting too smear screen

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre perishing 205/60/13

Fail 7 Apr 2015 37,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre perishing 205/60/13

wipers starting too smear screen

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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UNJ 898H is a 1970 Ford Corsair in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNJ 898H, 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 UNJ 898H registered?

UNJ 898H is a 1970 Ford Corsair, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is UNJ 898H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNJ 898H shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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