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UWL 139K

1971 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,763 mi
Last recorded60,763 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWL 139K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 60,763 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 60,707 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,603 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,520 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,434 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 60,434 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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UWL 139K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UWL 139K, 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 UWL 139K registered?

UWL 139K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 9 December 1971.

Is UWL 139K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWL 139K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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