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FFR 97S

1978 Ford Granada

Yellow Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,099 mi
Last recorded80,099 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFR 97S
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2008 80,099 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 79,600 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 79,478 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 79,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

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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FFR 97S is a 1978 Ford Granada in Yellow with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FFR 97S, 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 FFR 97S?

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What year was FFR 97S registered?

FFR 97S is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is FFR 97S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFR 97S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FFR 97S have outstanding finance?

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