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SLP 864R

1977 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

76,540 mi
Last recorded76,540 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLP 864R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 76,540 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2012 76,520 miles

areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

battery insecure

corrosion build up on suspension components

exhaust system does not clear the body of the vehicle

main beam tell tale does not operate

non standard exhaust system fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2012 76,516 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

battery insecure

corrosion build up on suspension components

exhaust system does not clear the body of the vehicle

main beam tell tale does not operate

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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SLP 864R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1977 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 59,280 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 SLP 864R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SLP 864R registered?

SLP 864R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 24 May 1977.

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