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VOF 598J

1970 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,257 mi
Last recorded30,257 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOF 598J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 30,257 miles

underseal applied

Pass 18 Sep 2010 30,248 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,188 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,128 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,072 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 30,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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VOF 598J is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 44,334 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 VOF 598J, 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 56 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VOF 598J registered?

VOF 598J is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is VOF 598J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOF 598J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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