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MDO 749P

1976 Ford Cortina

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,886 mi
Last recorded37,886 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDO 749P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2012 37,886 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 37,670 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 37,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 May 2008 37,633 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 37,378 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 37,080 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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MDO 749P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MDO 749P, 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 MDO 749P registered?

MDO 749P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 June 1976.

Is MDO 749P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDO 749P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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