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RDA 689R

1977 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,379 mi
Last recorded28,379 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDA 689R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 28,379 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 28,228 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 28,224 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,083 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,807 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,684 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,408 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,048 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,531 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 26,531 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,705 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,086 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 25,081 miles

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

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

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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RDA 689R is a 1977 Ford Granada in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1977 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 59,280 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 RDA 689R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RDA 689R registered?

RDA 689R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 25 April 1977.

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The MOT history for RDA 689R shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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