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R770 UMS

1997 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,454 mi
Last recorded132,454 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Granada103,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 UMS
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 132,454 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 132,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 129,022 miles

o/s headlamp glass cracked

sills and chassis very rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2007 129,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s headlamp glass cracked

sills and chassis very rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2006 125,529 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s head lamp cracked

slight play in n/s lower balljiont

Pass 9 Nov 2005 121,297 miles

n/s headlamp cracked

some play in o/s of rack

Fail 8 Nov 2005 121,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

n/s headlamp cracked

some play in o/s of rack

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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R770 UMS is a 1997 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R770 UMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R770 UMS registered?

R770 UMS is a 1997 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R770 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 UMS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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