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R357 KRW

1997 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,544 mi
Last recorded126,544 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Granada103,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 KRW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2007 126,544 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs both sides of car are badly corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 126,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs both sides of car are badly corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 119,206 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 119,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 109,167 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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R357 KRW is a 1997 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R357 KRW, 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 R357 KRW registered?

R357 KRW is a 1997 Ford Granada, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R357 KRW safe to buy?

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