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CPT 757S

1978 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,537 mi
Last recorded55,537 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPT 757S
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 55,537 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2015 55,124 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 55,078 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,010 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seat belts not required or fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2011 53,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seat belts not required or fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,285 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 49,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 49,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 47,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,163 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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CPT 757S is a 1978 Ford Granada in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CPT 757S, 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

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What year was CPT 757S registered?

CPT 757S is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 10 February 1978.

Is CPT 757S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPT 757S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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