£19,000 • £20,000 - £25,000
1968 FORD LOTUS CORTINA
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1968 Ford Lotus Cortina, verified by the Lotus Cortina Register, with 5 previous owners and owned by the vendor for 17 years. It has a large history and comes with paperwork including previous V5s, MOT certificates, and invoices.
Condition
6
The car is described as a 'Good usable car' with a large history. It is noted to have half chromed wheels. This suggests moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
JVG 257G
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Make: FORD Model: LOTUS CORTINA Registration: JVG 257G Engine Size (cc): 1558 Year of Manufacture: 1968 Date First Registered: 03/10/1968 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Saturday 6 December 2025 - Tuesday 9 December 2025
Points of note
£15,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£32,625
Median Price (Since 2020)
£77,679
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 04 2022
Latest MOT Mileage
5,050 miles
Registration Date
1968-10-03
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 05 2021 with 5,050 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Jul 27 2019 with 4,110 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing play
- Offside Front wheel bearing play
Passed
On Aug 04 2017 with 2,015 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Failed
On Aug 01 2017 with 1,992 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Failed
On May 04 2016 with 1,933 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front inner sill corroded
- oil leak
Passed
On Apr 25 2015 with 456 miles
Passed
On Apr 16 2014 with 99,602 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Apr 16 2013 with 98,121 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Failed
On Apr 16 2013 with 98,121 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Jun 09 2011 with 97,155 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- Propshaft component defective
Passed
On Jun 11 2010 with 95,574 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight seepage of iol from steering box
Passed
On Jun 13 2009 with 8,114 miles
Passed
On Jun 16 2008 with 6,239 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- wipers poor clearing screen
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