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NLU 965P

1976 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,374 mi
Last recorded75,374 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLU 965P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 75,374 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,396 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2012 75,394 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

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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NLU 965P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLU 965P, 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

How do I check the history of NLU 965P?

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What year was NLU 965P registered?

NLU 965P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is NLU 965P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLU 965P shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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