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ATB 389D

1977 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,736 mi
Last recorded18,736 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Cortina44,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATB 389D
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 18,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 18,728 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 18,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear parking brake low readings

parking brake little reserver travel

Pass 3 Apr 2023 18,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 18,557 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 18,546 miles

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 24 Jul 2018 18,476 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 18,381 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 17,991 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 17,386 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 17,084 miles

Centre exhaust rubber perrished.

Slight play nearside front bottom ball joint.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 17,025 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 17,025 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Alternator bottom mounting bolt loose, nut missing.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,015 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,831 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 16,831 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 16,446 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 15,976 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,442 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 14,840 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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ATB 389D is a 1977 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1977 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 44,268 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 ATB 389D, 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 49 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ATB 389D registered?

ATB 389D is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is ATB 389D safe to buy?

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