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TPU 404W

1980 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,304 mi
Last recorded85,304 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1980 Ford Granada61,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPU 404W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 85,304 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 81,970 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

staining around fuel tank. no leak found

surface corrosion to bottom of nearside front door

surface cut to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2005 78,191 miles

staining around fuel tank. no leak found

surface corrosion to bottom of nearside front door

surface cut to offside front tyre sidewall

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 404W is a 1980 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 61,482 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 404W, 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 46 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TPU 404W?

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What year was TPU 404W registered?

TPU 404W is a 1980 Ford Granada, first registered on 24 November 1980.

Is TPU 404W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPU 404W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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