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RCL 526R

1976 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,722 mi
Last recorded61,722 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1976 Ford Granada53,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCL 526R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

car underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2012 61,670 miles

o/s head light corroded o/s lower suspension arm slight corrosion exhaust slight blow

Pass 23 Jul 2011 61,588 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 61,354 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 61,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2010 61,330 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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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RCL 526R is a 1976 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RCL 526R, 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 RCL 526R registered?

RCL 526R is a 1976 Ford Granada, first registered on 3 November 1976.

Is RCL 526R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCL 526R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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