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WGT 826M

1971 Ford Granada

Bronze Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,864 mi
Last recorded10,864 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGT 826M
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1971
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 9,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,312 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 8,312 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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WGT 826M is a 1971 Ford Granada in Bronze with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGT 826M, 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 55 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGT 826M registered?

WGT 826M is a 1971 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is WGT 826M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGT 826M 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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