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RPC 998R

1977 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,672 mi
Last recorded86,672 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPC 998R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 86,672 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,669 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,665 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,660 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,515 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,979 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,861 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,799 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,726 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 84,712 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 84,660 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 84,656 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 84,644 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 84,488 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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RPC 998R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RPC 998R, 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

How do I check the history of RPC 998R?

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What year was RPC 998R registered?

RPC 998R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 18 May 1977.

Is RPC 998R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPC 998R shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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