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WJJ 288M

1974 Ford Granada

Bronze Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,926 mi
Last recorded76,926 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Granada59,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJJ 288M
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1974
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,926 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 76,924 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 76,301 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,429 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,212 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,868 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,906 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 71,086 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 70,224 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 69,295 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 69,291 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 68,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 68,587 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 66,901 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (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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WJJ 288M is a 1974 Ford Granada in Bronze with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1974 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 59,995 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 WJJ 288M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJJ 288M registered?

WJJ 288M is a 1974 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is WJJ 288M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJJ 288M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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