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EHJ 278P

1976 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,970 mi
Last recorded26,970 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 278P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 26,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,953 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 26,930 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 26,923 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 26,923 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 26,923 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 26,691 miles

Excessive play in lower steering column bush

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Oct 2005 26,691 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Excessive play in lower steering column bush

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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EHJ 278P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EHJ 278P, 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.

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What year was EHJ 278P registered?

EHJ 278P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 29 January 1976.

Is EHJ 278P safe to buy?

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