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R779 WKX

1997 Ford Granada

Purple Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,934 mi
Last recorded144,934 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Granada103,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 WKX
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2006 144,934 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 144,934 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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R779 WKX is a 1997 Ford Granada in Purple with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R779 WKX, 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 R779 WKX registered?

R779 WKX is a 1997 Ford Granada, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R779 WKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 WKX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R779 WKX have outstanding finance?

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