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ONG 700P

1976 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,437 mi
Last recorded67,437 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONG 700P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,437 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 67,407 miles

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 66,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,666 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,748 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 64,748 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 63,870 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 63,870 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,387 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 63,387 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,867 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,249 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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ONG 700P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ONG 700P, 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 ONG 700P registered?

ONG 700P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 24 June 1976.

Is ONG 700P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONG 700P shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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