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HHC 256N

1975 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,721 mi
Last recorded85,721 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHC 256N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,721 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,134 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,127 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,897 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 33,897 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,836 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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HHC 256N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HHC 256N, 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.

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What year was HHC 256N registered?

HHC 256N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 May 1975.

Is HHC 256N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHC 256N shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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