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WOP 794J

1971 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,943 mi
Last recorded69,943 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOP 794J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,943 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 69,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 69,862 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 69,765 miles

n\s side of windsceen slight scratch

Fail 17 Apr 2013 69,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

n\s side of windsceen slight scratch

Fail 22 Jun 2012 69,764 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s windscreen slight scratch

Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,480 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,879 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 63,419 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,147 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,073 miles

only fitted with drivers seat at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2006 59,138 miles

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

void bushes in rear axle wearing

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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WOP 794J is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WOP 794J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WOP 794J registered?

WOP 794J is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 11 January 1971.

Is WOP 794J safe to buy?

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