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RBM 247R

1976 Ford Granada

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,533 mi
Last recorded73,533 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1976 Ford Granada53,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBM 247R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,533 miles

heavy corrosion on bodywork

heavy corrosion on o/s/f chassis

wipers not clearing 100%

Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,533 miles

n/s/f wing heavy corrosion

o/s/f chassis corrosion

wipers not clearing 100%

Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,532 miles

n/s/f body, some corrosion

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Fail 22 Feb 2012 73,532 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f body, some corrosion

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,532 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 73,532 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 73,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing close to wear indicator

n/s/f wheel balance weight loose

slight play in n/s/f wheel

some rust on body and chassis

Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,532 miles

front tyres wearing close to wear indicator

n/s/f wheel balance weight loose

slight play in n/s/f wheel

some rust on body and chassis

Pass 13 Feb 2009 73,532 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 73,526 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 73,522 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 73,258 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 72,353 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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RBM 247R is a 1976 Ford Granada in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RBM 247R, 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 RBM 247R registered?

RBM 247R is a 1976 Ford Granada, first registered on 5 November 1976.

Is RBM 247R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBM 247R shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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