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RLH 4R

1977 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,248 mi
Last recorded5,248 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLH 4R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 5,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 5,161 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 5,159 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe to hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 5,067 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 4,945 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 4,897 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 4,791 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 4,540 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 4,536 miles

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 15 Oct 2007 4,518 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 3,969 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 2,973 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 2,973 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Hazard lamp exempt vehicle:- Tell tale comes on but does not flash. Exterior hazard lamps do not come on or flash.

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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RLH 4R is a 1977 Ford Granada in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RLH 4R, 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 RLH 4R registered?

RLH 4R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 11 March 1977.

Is RLH 4R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLH 4R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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