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785 DPG

1976 Ford Granada

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,215 mi
Last recorded73,215 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1976 Ford Granada53,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration785 DPG
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 73,215 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 72,213 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 71,694 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,466 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 69,008 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 68,766 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 68,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,252 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,473 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 64,609 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 64,609 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 83,424 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 61,622 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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785 DPG is a 1976 Ford Granada in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1976 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 53,739 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 785 DPG, 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 50 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 785 DPG registered?

785 DPG is a 1976 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 June 1976.

Is 785 DPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 785 DPG 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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