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TFL 764S

1978 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,826 mi
Last recorded43,826 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFL 764S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 43,826 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 43,195 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 42,401 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 41,489 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 39,020 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 38,398 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 38,356 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 38,251 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,912 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 36,586 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 35,429 miles

rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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TFL 764S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 49,632 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 TFL 764S, 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 48 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TFL 764S?

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What year was TFL 764S registered?

TFL 764S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is TFL 764S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFL 764S shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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