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TPU 123R

1977 Ford Granada

Orange Petrol 6685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

470 mi
Last recorded470 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPU 123R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 470 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 18 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 2,173 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 1,370 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 1,353 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 7 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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TPU 123R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Orange with a 6,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TPU 123R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TPU 123R registered?

TPU 123R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 4 April 1977.

Is TPU 123R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPU 123R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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