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SAO 555R

1977 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,345 mi
Last recorded36,345 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAO 555R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2024 36,345 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 36,336 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 36,298 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 35,921 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,153 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,141 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,457 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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SAO 555R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SAO 555R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SAO 555R registered?

SAO 555R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 2 May 1977.

Is SAO 555R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAO 555R shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAO 555R have outstanding finance?

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