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MLK 49P

1976 Ford Cortina

Bronze Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,778 mi
Last recorded46,778 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLK 49P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,778 miles

NUMERIOUS RUSTY PANNELS .TAPED!

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/F/S FLOOR / JACKING POINT CORRODED.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2009 46,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

NUMEROUS RUSTY PANELS, TAPED !

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/F FLOOR / JACKING POINT CORRODED.

SPARE CROSS PLY.INCORRECT SIZE.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,610 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 46,604 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,507 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 46,502 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s & o/s front tyres side walls perishing

n/s door mirror missing

steering coupling deteriorating

water pump leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,378 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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MLK 49P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Bronze with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MLK 49P, 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.

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MLK 49P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1976.

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