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MTR 473R

1977 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,181 mi
Last recorded7,181 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTR 473R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2008 7,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel odour

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear track control arm to hub bolts are level with the nylock nut

Pass 26 Jul 2007 6,909 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 6,670 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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MTR 473R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 MTR 473R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MTR 473R registered?

MTR 473R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 5 April 1977.

Is MTR 473R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTR 473R shows 3 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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