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P685 TWY

1997 Ford Granada

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,139 mi
Last recorded59,139 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Granada103,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 TWY
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,139 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,252 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,629 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 46,611 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 40,823 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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P685 TWY is a 1997 Ford Granada in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 103,685 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 P685 TWY, 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 29 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P685 TWY registered?

P685 TWY is a 1997 Ford Granada, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P685 TWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P685 TWY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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