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OLF 223P

1976 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,350 mi
Last recorded90,350 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLF 223P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 90,350 miles

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

propshaft front uj slightly worn

slight crack to windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2025 89,599 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 87,488 miles

slight play in steering uj

under body - suspension - and brake pipes covered in oil

Pass 15 Jul 2021 86,168 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,914 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,534 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 82,196 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,935 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,518 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2015 77,991 miles

Slight play in bottom sterring coloum bush

Fail 22 Apr 2015 77,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

has slight play in bottom column bush

Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,578 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre propshaft bearing badly worn and has play advise replacement

Fail 28 Apr 2012 74,376 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 74,376 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 73,294 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 73,294 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 73,130 miles

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

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

near side front door mirror not fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2009 73,108 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,000 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,245 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 68,442 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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OLF 223P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OLF 223P, 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 OLF 223P registered?

OLF 223P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 June 1976.

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