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VRO 300J

1971 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,083 mi
Last recorded39,083 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRO 300J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 39,083 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 39,064 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 39,046 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,028 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,012 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 38,941 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 38,927 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,880 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,852 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,795 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2009 38,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 38,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f and o/s/r chassis rail slight rust

Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,568 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,552 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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VRO 300J is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VRO 300J, 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 VRO 300J registered?

VRO 300J is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 June 1971.

Is VRO 300J safe to buy?

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