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BEW 178T

1979 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,526 mi
Last recorded31,526 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEW 178T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 31,526 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 31,207 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 30,890 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 30,463 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 30,291 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 30,178 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,104 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,853 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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BEW 178T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 52,119 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 BEW 178T, 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 47 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 BEW 178T registered?

BEW 178T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 4 June 1979.

Is BEW 178T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEW 178T 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.

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