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NJT 559P

1976 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,047 mi
Last recorded89,047 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 559P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 89,047 miles

Front number plate damaged

O/s outer sill damaged

O/s rear brake binding slightly

O/s rear brake binding slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 88,990 miles

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2008 88,543 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 88,543 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 86,902 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2006 83,842 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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NJT 559P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJT 559P, 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 NJT 559P registered?

NJT 559P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 May 1976.

Is NJT 559P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJT 559P shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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