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MCR 3R

1976 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,038 mi
Last recorded57,038 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Granada53,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCR 3R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,038 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,469 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 56,466 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

rear brakes very slightly binding

Pass 11 Feb 2016 55,622 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,611 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 53,739 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,739 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,305 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,961 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,083 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

diff leaking slightly

steering rack damp

Fail 25 Aug 2009 49,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

diff leaking slightly

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Aug 2008 47,981 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 46,655 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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MCR 3R is a 1976 Ford Granada in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MCR 3R, 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 MCR 3R registered?

MCR 3R is a 1976 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 December 1976.

Is MCR 3R safe to buy?

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