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KCB 880P

1975 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,271 mi
Last recorded71,271 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCB 880P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 71,271 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 70,952 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,751 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,696 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 69,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,518 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 69,742 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

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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KCB 880P is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc 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 KCB 880P, 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 KCB 880P registered?

KCB 880P is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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The MOT history for KCB 880P 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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