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SWU 496R

1977 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,748 mi
Last recorded29,748 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2007
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWU 496R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2007 29,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine rough on tick over

heavey under sill to under side of car

slight bind noted to both o/s wheels

slight play noted at steering knuckle joints

Fail 1 Mar 2007 29,748 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine running rough on tickover

slight bind noted to o/s/r & o/s/f brakes.

slight play noted to steering rack knuckle joints

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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SWU 496R is a 1977 Ford Granada in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SWU 496R, 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 SWU 496R registered?

SWU 496R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 2 June 1977.

Is SWU 496R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWU 496R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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