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MBU 161P

1976 Ford Granada

Maroon Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,622 mi
Last recorded45,622 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1976 Ford Granada53,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBU 161P
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1976
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 May 2019 45,622 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 42,882 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,097 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 37,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 34,946 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 33,167 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 30,651 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 26,902 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,815 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,947 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,046 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,041 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 13,237 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Granada?

Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,975
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
26,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,564
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,983
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,995
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MBU 161P is a 1976 Ford Granada in Maroon with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1976 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 53,739 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Granada fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBU 161P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Granada typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 50 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MBU 161P?

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What year was MBU 161P registered?

MBU 161P is a 1976 Ford Granada, first registered on 11 February 1976.

Is MBU 161P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBU 161P shows 14 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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