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OYL 450R

1977 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,674 mi
Last recorded7,674 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYL 450R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 7,674 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 6,641 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 5,809 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 5,267 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 4,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 3,858 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 3,323 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 2,191 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 1,121 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 1,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 99,423 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 99,400 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 97,672 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 97,667 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,727 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 95,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 94,517 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 93,454 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 91,454 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,817 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 88,743 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 88,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 87,409 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 86,954 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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OYL 450R is a 1977 Ford Granada in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OYL 450R, 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 OYL 450R registered?

OYL 450R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 24 March 1977.

Is OYL 450R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYL 450R shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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