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BLP 437T

1978 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,454 mi
Last recorded97,454 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLP 437T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 97,454 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 97,439 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 97,336 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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BLP 437T is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 49,632 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 BLP 437T, 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 48 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 BLP 437T registered?

BLP 437T is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 May 1978.

Is BLP 437T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLP 437T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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