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RRU 880R

1977 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,197 mi
Last recorded84,197 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRU 880R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 84,197 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 84,195 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 84,087 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 83,877 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 83,876 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 83,364 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 83,362 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 82,822 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

slight play in offside front track rod end

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 82,822 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 12 Aug 2008 82,659 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 82,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 82,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 80,537 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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RRU 880R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RRU 880R, 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 RRU 880R?

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What year was RRU 880R registered?

RRU 880R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 March 1977.

Is RRU 880R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRU 880R shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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