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RHD 232P

1976 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,120 mi
Last recorded96,120 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHD 232P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 96,120 miles

body slightly corroded.

suspension bushes slightly perrished.

underside slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2010 96,113 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 96,113 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 95,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 94,959 miles

both outer and inner sills corroded.

vinal roof missing.

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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RHD 232P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 RHD 232P, 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 RHD 232P registered?

RHD 232P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 April 1976.

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