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OCY 839R

1976 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,469 mi
Last recorded28,469 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCY 839R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 28,469 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 27,928 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 27,031 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 26,884 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,620 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 24,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 23,290 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 21,944 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 20,343 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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OCY 839R is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OCY 839R, 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 OCY 839R?

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What year was OCY 839R registered?

OCY 839R is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 December 1976.

Is OCY 839R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCY 839R shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OCY 839R have outstanding finance?

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