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PBJ 920R

1976 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,244 mi
Last recorded46,244 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBJ 920R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2007 46,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 37,189 miles

o/s/front flooring corroded and holed

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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PBJ 920R is a 1976 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PBJ 920R, 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 PBJ 920R registered?

PBJ 920R is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 August 1976.

Is PBJ 920R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBJ 920R shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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