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BWS 810S

1978 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,532 mi
Last recorded148,532 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2005
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 810S
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2005 148,532 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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BWS 810S is a 1978 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BWS 810S, 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 BWS 810S?

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What year was BWS 810S registered?

BWS 810S is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 22 June 1978.

Is BWS 810S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWS 810S shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BWS 810S have outstanding finance?

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