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WGT 215R

1976 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,221 mi
Last recorded27,221 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGT 215R
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 27,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 6 Jan 2017 26,705 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 26,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake vacuum build up too slow Servo pipe collapsed (3.3.E.6)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear lower sidelight not working

Oil leak from bottom of radiator

Play in steering rack

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 26,572 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

washers poor

Fail 17 Nov 2014 26,572 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

washers poor

Fail 14 Oct 2014 26,564 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hazard switch not working {required 1 april 1986}

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,693 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 24,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wings insecure to sills

Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,659 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 24,659 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f wiper arm spindle nut needs tightening

Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,164 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 24,159 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen

lots of welding repairs on vehicle

nearside front brake starting to bind

rear exhaust rubbing on nearside coil spring

rear exhaust silencer leaking

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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WGT 215R is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WGT 215R, 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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What year was WGT 215R registered?

WGT 215R is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 9 August 1976.

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