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TLU 229R

1977 Ford Granada

Orange Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,053 mi
Last recorded48,053 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLU 229R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 48,053 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 47,270 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 46,578 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,629 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,553 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,503 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 45,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,244 miles

Front brake disks slightly worn

Underbody undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,080 miles

Horn poor

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Wipers don't park correctly

Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,860 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,593 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 44,578 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,301 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

both front antiroll bar bushes perished

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,360 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 43,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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TLU 229R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Orange with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TLU 229R, 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 TLU 229R registered?

TLU 229R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 April 1977.

Is TLU 229R safe to buy?

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