MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front seat belts stiff to engage
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front seat belts stiff to engage
o/s/f seat belt stiff to operate
o/s/r light lense faded
Both front wipers slightly smearing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SMY 359R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SMY 359R, 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 SMY 359R registered?
SMY 359R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 2 May 1977.
Is SMY 359R safe to buy?
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