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NKN 101P

1976 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,961 mi
Last recorded32,961 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKN 101P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,961 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 32,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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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NKN 101P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NKN 101P, 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 NKN 101P registered?

NKN 101P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 May 1976.

Is NKN 101P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKN 101P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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