MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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