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SBR 197P

1975 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,191 mi
Last recorded2,191 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1975 Ford Granada54,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBR 197P
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 2,191 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 2,158 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 2,158 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 1,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust close to N/S/R trailing arm

Fail 7 Jan 2009 1,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight free play in steering rack O/S/F and N/S/F.

Underside undersealed.

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2008 1,730 miles

brake pedal soft

chip in swept area of screen (less than 40mm)

diff area damp

exhaust joints leaking

n/s/f tyre edges wearing

rear exhaust fouling tow bar

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in rack

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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SBR 197P is a 1975 Ford Granada in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 54,696 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 SBR 197P, 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 51 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 SBR 197P?

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What year was SBR 197P registered?

SBR 197P is a 1975 Ford Granada, first registered on 29 September 1975.

Is SBR 197P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBR 197P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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