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NBA 429P

1976 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,331 mi
Last recorded92,331 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBA 429P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 92,331 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 92,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Seat missing

Rear Both rear seats missing

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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NBA 429P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NBA 429P, 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 NBA 429P registered?

NBA 429P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is NBA 429P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBA 429P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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