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KMB 296L

1972 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,418 mi
Last recorded66,418 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMB 296L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 66,418 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 64,358 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 62,736 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 62,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,784 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 55,159 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside outer sill corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,394 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s centre of outer sills

Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,590 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 50,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,546 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 50,399 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 50,377 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside inner wheel arch/footwell starting to corrode.

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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KMB 296L is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 60,147 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 KMB 296L, 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 54 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KMB 296L registered?

KMB 296L is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 August 1972.

Is KMB 296L safe to buy?

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