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BNU 180T

1978 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,869 mi
Last recorded49,869 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNU 180T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 49,869 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 49,869 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,646 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 49,646 miles

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,632 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 49,632 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,626 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,626 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 49,300 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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BNU 180T is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BNU 180T, 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 BNU 180T registered?

BNU 180T is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 9 October 1978.

Is BNU 180T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNU 180T shows 9 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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