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OHM 854R

1976 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,768 mi
Last recorded52,768 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHM 854R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,768 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 52,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)

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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OHM 854R is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc 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 OHM 854R, 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 OHM 854R registered?

OHM 854R is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 August 1976.

Is OHM 854R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHM 854R 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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