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GFV 724S

1978 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,214 mi
Last recorded41,214 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFV 724S
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,750cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2013 41,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,732 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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GFV 724S is a 1978 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,750cc 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 GFV 724S, 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 GFV 724S registered?

GFV 724S is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 21 March 1978.

Is GFV 724S safe to buy?

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