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NMR 146R

1976 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,637 mi
Last recorded25,637 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMR 146R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,637 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,382 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,049 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,785 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,145 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 23,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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NMR 146R is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NMR 146R, 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 NMR 146R?

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What year was NMR 146R registered?

NMR 146R is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is NMR 146R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMR 146R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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