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GFR 889S

1978 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,362 mi
Last recorded65,362 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFR 889S
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 65,362 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 65,362 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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GFR 889S is a 1978 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GFR 889S, 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 GFR 889S registered?

GFR 889S is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 May 1978.

Is GFR 889S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFR 889S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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