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HSR 477X

1981 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,456 mi
Last recorded70,456 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSR 477X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2015 70,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play at lower steering arm joint

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,006 miles

Low park brake reading at offside.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 69,998 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 69,386 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 68,542 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 68,000 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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HSR 477X is a 1981 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 59,445 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 HSR 477X, 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 45 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 HSR 477X registered?

HSR 477X is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is HSR 477X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSR 477X shows 6 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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