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NJD 202P

1976 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,926 mi
Last recorded85,926 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJD 202P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 85,926 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 85,865 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 85,837 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 85,810 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 85,757 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 85,020 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 83,816 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2010 81,948 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 81,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2009 80,477 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 78,189 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 74,956 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Oct 2005 72,667 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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NJD 202P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NJD 202P, 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 NJD 202P registered?

NJD 202P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 June 1976.

Is NJD 202P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJD 202P shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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