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TWC 847R

1977 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,721 mi
Last recorded72,721 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWC 847R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,721 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,676 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,275 miles

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

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,273 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 72,054 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 71,892 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 71,728 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 71,724 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 71,525 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 71,066 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 70,675 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 70,656 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2006 69,938 miles

CO 3.35 HC 296 AT IDLE.

Condesation in n/s headlamp.Slight haze tobeam pattern.

Drivers seat belt slower to recoil than passengers seat belt.

Indicators flashing fast[close to max].Advise repair soon.

Slight bind to o/s/f brake.

Wear in steering rack.

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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TWC 847R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TWC 847R, 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 TWC 847R registered?

TWC 847R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 11 May 1977.

Is TWC 847R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWC 847R shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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