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SMY 359R

1977 Ford Granada

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,431 mi
Last recorded87,431 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMY 359R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 87,431 miles

both front seat belts stiff to engage

Fail 15 May 2018 87,429 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 87,411 miles

o/s/f seat belt stiff to operate

o/s/r light lense faded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 87,388 miles

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.

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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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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