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OBU 984P

1976 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,361 mi
Last recorded63,361 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1976 Ford Granada53,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBU 984P
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,361 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 63,361 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering control valve (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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OBU 984P is a 1976 Ford Granada in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OBU 984P, 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 OBU 984P registered?

OBU 984P is a 1976 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is OBU 984P safe to buy?

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