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MKU 276W

1981 Ford Granada

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,342 mi
Last recorded83,342 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKU 276W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 83,342 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 83,342 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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MKU 276W is a 1981 Ford Granada in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MKU 276W, 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

How do I check the history of MKU 276W?

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What year was MKU 276W registered?

MKU 276W is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is MKU 276W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKU 276W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MKU 276W have outstanding finance?

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