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MLC 817P

1976 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,386 mi
Last recorded10,386 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLC 817P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 10,386 miles

advise nearside front floor slightly corroided

Pass 13 Apr 2015 9,943 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 9,943 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 9,870 miles

general underbody corrosion sills, floor and chassis leg at near side front.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,145 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 9,135 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 7,506 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 2,436 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 112 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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MLC 817P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MLC 817P, 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 MLC 817P registered?

MLC 817P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is MLC 817P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLC 817P shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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