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ROP 498R

1977 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,864 mi
Last recorded60,864 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROP 498R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2012 60,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,864 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 58,828 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,465 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,888 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 54,888 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 53,528 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 53,526 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 51,419 miles

front brake pads may soon need replacing

near-side front hub-bearing starting to get noisey

Fail 24 Nov 2006 51,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads may soon need replacing

near-side front hub-bearing starting to get noisey

Pass 24 Nov 2005 47,685 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 47,685 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

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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ROP 498R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 ROP 498R, 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.

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What year was ROP 498R registered?

ROP 498R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 10 March 1977.

Is ROP 498R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROP 498R shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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