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VPV 394K

1971 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,854 mi
Last recorded41,854 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPV 394K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,854 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,556 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,711 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front axle brake hose needs attention-soft but not bulging under pressure

front seat backs need attention soon

Fail 14 Sep 2009 40,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front axle brake hose needs attention-soft but not bulging under pressure

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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VPV 394K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VPV 394K, 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 VPV 394K registered?

VPV 394K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is VPV 394K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPV 394K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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