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MCB 400R

1976 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,331 mi
Last recorded33,331 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Granada53,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCB 400R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 33,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 33,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 32,888 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,610 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,592 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,576 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,538 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,202 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 30,642 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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MCB 400R is a 1976 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MCB 400R, 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

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What year was MCB 400R registered?

MCB 400R is a 1976 Ford Granada, first registered on 27 August 1976.

Is MCB 400R safe to buy?

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