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RAP 540R

1976 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,865 mi
Last recorded50,865 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Granada53,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAP 540R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 50,865 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 50,660 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 50,121 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 49,680 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,194 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,128 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet hinges loose

engine misfiring

slight play in top steering knuckle

Fail 31 Jul 2009 49,126 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet hinges loose

engine misfiring

slight play in top steering knuckle

Pass 1 May 2008 68,764 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 44,032 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 42,887 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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RAP 540R is a 1976 Ford Granada in White 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 RAP 540R, 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 RAP 540R registered?

RAP 540R is a 1976 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 December 1976.

Is RAP 540R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAP 540R shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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