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MNO 509P

1976 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,794 mi
Last recorded81,794 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNO 509P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,794 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 81,695 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,454 miles

o/s/front+ n/s/rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 81,454 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/front+ n/s/rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 81,806 miles

prop shaft centre bush has excessive play

Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,725 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,220 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 78,211 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 75,845 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,220 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 74,215 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

general corrosion to all exterior panels/rear quarter panels and doors

offside handbrake reading low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2008 73,984 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 73,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside upper ball joint boot split

Pass 22 Feb 2006 73,420 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 73,420 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MNO 509P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MNO 509P, 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 MNO 509P registered?

MNO 509P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is MNO 509P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNO 509P shows 15 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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