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RLP 794R

1976 Ford Granada

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,226 mi
Last recorded74,226 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Ford Granada53,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLP 794R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 74,226 miles

Centre exhaust pipe has slight damage

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Various engine , gearbox and rear axle oil leaks and seeps ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 73,749 miles

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

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

Oil leak Various oil leaks and seeps ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,111 miles

Gearbox oil seep

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

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

Rear axle oil seep.

Various oil seeps

Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,627 miles

Gearbox and rear axle oil seeps.

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

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

Various engine oil seeps

Pass 16 Jul 2013 72,252 miles

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

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

Various oil seeps

Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,780 miles

Grease seeping front all rear drive shaft CV boots.

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

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

Various oil seeps

Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,253 miles

Grease seeping from rear cv joints

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

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

Various oil seels

Fail 18 Jul 2011 71,253 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Grease seeping from rear cv joints

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

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

Various oil seels

Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,705 miles

Various engine oil seeps

All rear cv joints are seeping grease

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

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

Rear axle has oil seep

Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,261 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Slight oil leak at rear axle

Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,882 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 68,685 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 68,661 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 68,661 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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RLP 794R is a 1976 Ford Granada in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RLP 794R, 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 RLP 794R registered?

RLP 794R is a 1976 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is RLP 794R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLP 794R shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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