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YYN 954H

1970 Ford Corsair

Maroon Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1970 Ford Corsair59,039 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYN 954H
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2016

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise nearside front inner sill slightly corroided by jacking point

advise offside fron and rear tyres slightly cracking

advise slight move ment in steering top colunm bush

Pass 8 Mar 2008 79,806 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 79,760 miles

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

signs of corrosion to both front outer sills

Fail 6 Aug 2007 79,731 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2006 78,938 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 78,929 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Corsair?

Based on 3,387 MOT tests across 455 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
455
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 74
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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YYN 954H is a 1970 Ford Corsair in Maroon with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1970 Ford Corsair models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 59,039 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 Corsair fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYN 954H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Corsair typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 56 years old, this Ford Corsair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YYN 954H is a 1970 Ford Corsair, first registered on 27 February 1970.

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