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TNT 266R

1976 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

75,290 mi
Last recorded75,290 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNT 266R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2018 75,290 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 12,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 12,356 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bolts looose (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure fouling steering (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 12,356 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

all 4 tyre valves perished.

exhaust parts corroded.

gear oil leak.

rear body mount corroded.

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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TNT 266R is a 1976 Ford Cortina in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 TNT 266R, 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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TNT 266R is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1976.

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