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EPP 289B

1996 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,225 mi
Last recorded28,225 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPP 289B
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,225 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

o/s/f wheel arch under bonnet showing signs of corrosion

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 30 Apr 2014 28,225 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

o/s/f wheel arch under bonnet showing signs of corrosion

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 21 Jun 2013 28,160 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

o/s/f inner wheel arch under bonnet showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,526 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 27,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,728 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 26,709 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,132 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 14,809 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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EPP 289B is a 1996 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EPP 289B, 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 30 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EPP 289B registered?

EPP 289B is a 1996 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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