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SAC 3W

1981 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,376 mi
Last recorded98,376 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAC 3W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2021 98,376 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,324 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 98,281 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,079 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 97,866 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,614 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 97,342 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 96,959 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front bearing has slight noise

Pass 26 Sep 2013 96,664 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 96,079 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 95,299 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 96,157 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 94,864 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 94,501 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 93,836 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 93,272 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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SAC 3W is a 1981 Ford Granada in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 59,445 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 SAC 3W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SAC 3W?

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What year was SAC 3W registered?

SAC 3W is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is SAC 3W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAC 3W shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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