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TRJ 528R

1976 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,452 mi
Last recorded64,452 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRJ 528R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,452 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 64,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings tunnel holed at rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bolt loose (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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TRJ 528R is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TRJ 528R, 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

How do I check the history of TRJ 528R?

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What year was TRJ 528R registered?

TRJ 528R is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is TRJ 528R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRJ 528R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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