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RPF 701R

1977 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,599 mi
Last recorded2,599 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPF 701R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 2,599 miles

Minor oil leaks

wipers poor

Pass 15 Jun 2016 2,297 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 1,382 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 99,771 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 98,166 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 97,336 miles

nearside headlamp slight water ingress

Fail 29 Jun 2011 95,295 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 95,295 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 92,015 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres have slight perishing to sidewalls

Pass 17 Jun 2010 92,015 miles

all tyres have slight perishing to sidewalls

Pass 9 Apr 2009 90,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyres have perishing sidewalls and appear to be quite old. Whilst they meet the MOT standard , durability is questionable and early replacemrnt recommended.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 90,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front flexis ferrules slightly corroded

tyres have perishing sidewalls and appear to be quite old. Whilst they meet the MOT standard , durability is questionable and early replacemrnt recommended.

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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RPF 701R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RPF 701R, 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 RPF 701R registered?

RPF 701R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 7 April 1977.

Is RPF 701R safe to buy?

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