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NFL 75R

1976 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,282 mi
Last recorded93,282 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFL 75R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 93,282 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 93,281 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 92,982 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 92,981 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 91,508 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 91,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones

Fail 25 Nov 2008 89,560 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 89,560 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 87,199 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 87,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 87,195 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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NFL 75R is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NFL 75R, 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 NFL 75R registered?

NFL 75R is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is NFL 75R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFL 75R shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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