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RLS 818P

1976 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,983 mi
Last recorded50,983 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLS 818P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 50,983 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 49,387 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 48,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 46,430 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 45,153 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 41,119 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,671 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,226 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,534 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 35,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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RLS 818P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RLS 818P, 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 RLS 818P registered?

RLS 818P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 March 1976.

Is RLS 818P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLS 818P shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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