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PKR 920R

1976 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,963 mi
Last recorded33,963 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKR 920R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 33,963 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes starting to perish

Nearside front and offside front tyres worn on outside edge

Nearside front track rod end gaiter split

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2013 29,375 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 26,895 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 26,879 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 21,996 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 21,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,093 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,011 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 5,223 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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PKR 920R is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PKR 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 PKR 920R registered?

PKR 920R is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is PKR 920R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKR 920R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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