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NDV 976P

1976 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,951 mi
Last recorded67,951 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDV 976P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 67,951 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 67,951 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 67,756 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 67,756 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 67,532 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,064 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 66,525 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 65,895 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,811 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 65,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 65,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,579 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 65,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,324 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 65,324 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,036 miles

n/s/f chassis leg becoming weak on outer skin

Fail 22 Jul 2008 65,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f chassis leg becoming weak on outer skin

Pass 31 Jul 2007 64,721 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 64,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 63,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre corroded at rear

Pass 22 Jul 2005 62,829 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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NDV 976P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NDV 976P, 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 NDV 976P registered?

NDV 976P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 14 April 1976.

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