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SAG 833R

1976 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

43,094 mi
Last recorded43,094 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAG 833R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 43,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,893 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 42,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre mounting rubber (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt missing locking nut and washer missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 42,525 miles

Front front registration plate broken but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside indicator tell tale does not illuminate

Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,811 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 41,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 39,497 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,801 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front bump stops missing

both front jacking points corroded

cedntre prop shaft mounting worn

exhaust system corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joints

slight play in steering rack pinion

Fail 26 Aug 2014 37,801 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front bump stops missing

both front jacking points corroded

cedntre prop shaft mounting worn

exhaust system corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joints

slight play in steering rack pinion

Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,906 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

top of nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2013 35,905 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

top of nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front upper bump stop missing

nearside rear light lens cracked at top

offside front floor slightly corroded

offside front upper bump stop missing

slight earth fault on rear side lights when anothe lamp is operated

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Aug 2012 33,734 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front upper bump stop missing

nearside rear light lens cracked at top

offside front floor slightly corroded

offside front upper bump stop missing

slight earth fault on rear side lights when anothe lamp is operated

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front bumper loose on mountings

near side front tyre inner wall bulged

slight corrosion at near side rear sill

slight play at steering rack pinion

Fail 27 Jun 2011 31,142 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front bumper loose on mountings

near side front tyre inner wall bulged

slight corrosion at near side rear sill

slight play at steering rack pinion

Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,613 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,464 miles

Gaiter split on N/S/F lower ball joint.

Gaiter split on N/S/F top ball joint.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F rebound rubber missing.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,649 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 27,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

excessive corrosion in both front floor pans

front brake pads worn

front sub frame and suspension arms very rusty

long travel at foot brake(rear brakes REQ adjusting)

off side door mirror cracked

rear axle+springs+lower arms all very rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,336 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 26,336 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe veyy rusty

oil leak from gear box prop shaft seal

slight play in steering rack (o/s)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 22,674 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 22,674 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

lower column flexible coupling starting to crack.

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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SAG 833R is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SAG 833R, 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.

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SAG 833R is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 November 1976.

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