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SDF 699R

1977 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,721 mi
Last recorded56,721 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDF 699R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 56,721 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 56,511 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 56,208 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 55,178 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 55,049 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 55,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,032 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 55,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SDF 699R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SDF 699R, 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

How do I check the history of SDF 699R?

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What year was SDF 699R registered?

SDF 699R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 14 March 1977.

Is SDF 699R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDF 699R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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