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LMR 78P

1976 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,636 mi
Last recorded56,636 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMR 78P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 56,636 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 55,697 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 54,611 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear hubs damp

Pass 26 Jul 2022 50,960 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 49,540 miles

Offside Rear hub damp

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 48,740 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 47,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2018 45,932 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 45,928 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 44,843 miles

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

slight fluid leak near side rear hub

Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,705 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 39,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 39,700 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,696 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 35,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,539 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 32,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,126 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,114 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,604 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 14,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,532 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 10,076 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,076 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 5,909 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 5,909 miles

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

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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LMR 78P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LMR 78P, 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 LMR 78P registered?

LMR 78P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 March 1976.

Is LMR 78P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMR 78P shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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