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HBN 380N

1975 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,414 mi
Last recorded9,414 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBN 380N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 9,414 miles

hole in nearsiderear inner wing

vehicle panel work heavily body filled and painted over

Fail 12 Mar 2010 9,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

hole in nearsiderear inner wing

vehicle panel work heavily body filled and painted over

Pass 19 Jan 2006 9,399 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 93,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HBN 380N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 48,970 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 HBN 380N, 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 51 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBN 380N registered?

HBN 380N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1975.

Is HBN 380N safe to buy?

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