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RSX 176M

1974 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,459 mi
Last recorded89,459 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 Ford Granada59,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSX 176M
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,459 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,660 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,023 miles

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

Rear spare wheel well excessively corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 62,012 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens deteriated (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RSX 176M is a 1974 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 59,995 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 RSX 176M, 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 52 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 RSX 176M registered?

RSX 176M is a 1974 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is RSX 176M safe to buy?

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