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KTN 173P

1976 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,938 mi
Last recorded24,938 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTN 173P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,938 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 24,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,530 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,147 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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KTN 173P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 56,094 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 KTN 173P, 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 50 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 KTN 173P registered?

KTN 173P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is KTN 173P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTN 173P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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