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YAT 980J

1971 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,964 mi
Last recorded45,964 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAT 980J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 May 2017 45,964 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,453 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 42,422 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 41,545 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,644 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 40,409 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,872 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,346 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,339 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 37,696 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,114 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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YAT 980J is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YAT 980J, 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 YAT 980J registered?

YAT 980J is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 27 May 1971.

Is YAT 980J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAT 980J shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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