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MPP 720P

1976 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,825 mi
Last recorded80,825 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPP 720P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,825 miles

gearbox mount bolt missing

Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,627 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,625 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 79,623 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 79,620 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,607 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 79,607 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 79,603 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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MPP 720P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MPP 720P, 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 MPP 720P registered?

MPP 720P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 March 1976.

Is MPP 720P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPP 720P shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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