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ALC 895S

1978 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,519 mi
Last recorded17,519 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 895S
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 17,519 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,499 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 17,499 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,986 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,383 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 15,568 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 14,437 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,437 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 12,174 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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ALC 895S is a 1978 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1978 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 41,429 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 ALC 895S, 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 48 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 ALC 895S?

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What year was ALC 895S registered?

ALC 895S is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 26 April 1978.

Is ALC 895S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALC 895S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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