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XJP 260S

1978 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,304 mi
Last recorded43,304 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJP 260S
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,304 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 43,179 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,217 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 42,217 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,471 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,664 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,531 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 34,531 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007
Fail 23 Feb 2007 34,250 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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XJP 260S is a 1978 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 XJP 260S, 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 XJP 260S registered?

XJP 260S is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 2 March 1978.

Is XJP 260S safe to buy?

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