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VJP 7S

1978 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,803 mi
Last recorded52,803 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJP 7S
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 52,803 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 31,715 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 29,112 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,059 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,056 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,055 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,053 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,990 miles

slight play in offside front wheel - internal play 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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VJP 7S is a 1978 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 41,429 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 VJP 7S, 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 48 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 VJP 7S registered?

VJP 7S is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is VJP 7S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJP 7S shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VJP 7S have outstanding finance?

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