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HWW 57T

1978 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,813 mi
Last recorded32,813 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWW 57T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 32,813 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 27,614 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 25,456 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 22,097 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 21,063 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 20,629 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 20,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 16,581 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,248 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 16,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 15,085 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 15,085 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,455 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 14,276 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 14,273 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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HWW 57T is a 1978 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HWW 57T, 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 HWW 57T registered?

HWW 57T is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 3 November 1978.

Is HWW 57T safe to buy?

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