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XNO 609S

1978 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,734 mi
Last recorded21,734 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNO 609S
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 21,734 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,730 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 21,701 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,257 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 21,257 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Jan 2012 21,189 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 21,161 miles

oil leak from diff area

oil leak from engine area

Pass 4 Jan 2010 21,120 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,052 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches have slight corrosion.

there are a number of chips in the front screen.

there are a number of oil leaks on the vehicle.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 20,932 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 20,932 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,760 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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XNO 609S is a 1978 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XNO 609S, 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 XNO 609S registered?

XNO 609S is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 27 February 1978.

Is XNO 609S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNO 609S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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