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DNP 759S

1977 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,490 mi
Last recorded74,490 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1977 Ford Cortina44,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNP 759S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,490 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both rear iner wings to wheel arch corrodid

front pan corrodid by n/s and o/s head lamps

o/s and n/s of boot floor corrodid

o/s/r arch corrdid

Pass 29 Nov 2011 72,113 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 71,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,483 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 59,951 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,232 miles

offside front indy lamp lens cracked.

rear number plate slight damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,045 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 48,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,142 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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DNP 759S is a 1977 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DNP 759S, 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.

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What year was DNP 759S registered?

DNP 759S is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 9 December 1977.

Is DNP 759S safe to buy?

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