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BWL 472R

1977 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,089 mi
Last recorded34,089 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWL 472R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,089 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,038 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 34,038 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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BWL 472R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 59,280 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 BWL 472R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWL 472R registered?

BWL 472R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 22 June 1977.

Is BWL 472R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWL 472R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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