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RKP 953R

1977 Ford Granada

Brown Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,623 mi
Last recorded57,623 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKP 953R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 57,623 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,359 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 57,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,259 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 57,066 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 56,661 miles

both rear brake performance low foot only

front brake bolts

oil weeping around pump plate

Pass 22 May 2017 56,183 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 55,382 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 29 May 2013 52,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,819 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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RKP 953R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Brown with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RKP 953R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RKP 953R registered?

RKP 953R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is RKP 953R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKP 953R shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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