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MKW 545W

1981 Ford Granada

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,275 mi
Last recorded77,275 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 545W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2022 77,275 miles

All welding covered in under seal. All u ndervehicle brake and fuel pipes covered in undeseal. Exhaust corroded but not holed.

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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MKW 545W is a 1981 Ford Granada in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 MKW 545W, 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 MKW 545W registered?

MKW 545W is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is MKW 545W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKW 545W shows 1 test 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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