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VGH 580R

1977 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,374 mi
Last recorded84,374 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGH 580R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 84,374 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 84,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 83,827 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 83,827 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,007 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 83,006 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 96,765 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 96,753 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 96,738 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 96,664 miles

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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VGH 580R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VGH 580R, 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 VGH 580R registered?

VGH 580R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 13 May 1977.

Is VGH 580R safe to buy?

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