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BBH 759P

1976 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,945 mi
Last recorded69,945 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBH 759P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 69,945 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front compliance bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s lower ball joints bolts

slight corrosion & repairs in non prescribed areas

spare wheel floor corroded and weak. (no spare wheel)

Fail 17 Jun 2021 69,945 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front compliance bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s lower ball joints bolts

slight corrosion & repairs in non prescribed areas

spare wheel floor corroded and weak. (no spare wheel)

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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BBH 759P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 56,094 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 BBH 759P, 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 50 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 BBH 759P registered?

BBH 759P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 July 1976.

Is BBH 759P safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBH 759P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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