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WPL 704S

1978 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,261 mi
Last recorded25,261 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPL 704S
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 25,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn bush missing, as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes staring to rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2016 23,871 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,193 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 21,322 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 18,930 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 17,075 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 16,402 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 15,572 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 14,060 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 12,443 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 10,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 8,407 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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WPL 704S is a 1978 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WPL 704S, 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.

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What year was WPL 704S registered?

WPL 704S is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 9 June 1978.

Is WPL 704S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPL 704S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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