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RAL 159R

1976 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,790 mi
Last recorded71,790 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAL 159R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,790 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,797 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 70,036 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,330 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2012 67,967 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,678 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 66,670 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,887 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 64,663 miles

see advisory note: 594435656360

Fail 21 Dec 2006 64,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brakes/slight imbalance

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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RAL 159R is a 1976 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RAL 159R, 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 RAL 159R registered?

RAL 159R is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 14 October 1976.

Is RAL 159R safe to buy?

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