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OGR 871P

1976 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,553 mi
Last recorded85,553 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGR 871P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 85,553 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 85,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 84,457 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 84,457 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 82,933 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 82,933 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 81,024 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 81,017 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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OGR 871P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OGR 871P, 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 OGR 871P registered?

OGR 871P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 March 1976.

Is OGR 871P safe to buy?

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