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NEP 928L

1973 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,722 mi
Last recorded62,722 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Cortina47,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEP 928L
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 62,722 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from front going to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,553 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,010 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 54,420 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,602 miles

headlamp aim on limits

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,090 miles

offside front chassis rail slightly corroded

oil leak

rear diff damp

Fail 19 Mar 2015 52,090 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

rear differential damp

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,814 miles

front cross member slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2013 51,592 miles

opaque sunstrip fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 50,991 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil around engine

oil around rear diff

opaque sunstrip fitted

several corosion spots showing under vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,265 miles

nearside rear closing pannel slightly corroded

washers require attention soon

Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,266 miles

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

nearside rear closing panel slightly corroded

nearside wiper requires attention soon

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,514 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,057 miles

offside front brake has a slight bind

Fail 18 Feb 2008 46,057 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

offside front wheel has slight brake bind

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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NEP 928L is a 1973 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1973 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 47,728 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 NEP 928L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NEP 928L?

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What year was NEP 928L registered?

NEP 928L is a 1973 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 January 1973.

Is NEP 928L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEP 928L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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