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BLP 687T

1978 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,489 mi
Last recorded69,489 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLP 687T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 69,489 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 69,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 69,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,919 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 67,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

coolant leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 65,901 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 687T is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 687T, 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

How do I check the history of BLP 687T?

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What year was BLP 687T registered?

BLP 687T is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 September 1978.

Is BLP 687T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLP 687T shows 6 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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