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FNL 867C

1978 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,479 mi
Last recorded37,479 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNL 867C
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 37,479 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 37,477 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 37,349 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 37,197 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 37,187 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 37,179 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 37,023 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 37,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,972 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm jiont (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,943 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 36,933 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 36,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 36,862 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 36,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,829 miles

slight play in steering joints

Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,710 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2010 36,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake discs rusty

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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FNL 867C is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FNL 867C, 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 FNL 867C registered?

FNL 867C is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is FNL 867C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNL 867C shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FNL 867C have outstanding finance?

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