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ADG 898T

1978 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

44,661 mi
Last recorded44,661 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADG 898T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 44,661 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside rear (4.2.3 (c))

rear brake application uneven

Pass 9 Apr 2025 44,481 miles

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside rear (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 44,185 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 44,092 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 43,714 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 43,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe union (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 43,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 43,189 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high offside & nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front brake hose fouling wheel

offside front brake hose fouling sub frame

rear brakes lagging in opperation

Pass 15 May 2017 42,545 miles

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 42,545 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside rear (1.4.A.2h)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside (1.7.5c)

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside rear (1.4.A.2h)

parking brake efficiency 19%

Fail 23 May 2016 42,474 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

parking brake efficiency only 18%

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside rear (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 42,193 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight binding of offside & nearside rear brake

Pass 6 May 2014 41,878 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

play in drivers seat runners

Fail 6 May 2014 41,871 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

play in drivers seat runners

Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,659 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 41,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,429 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 May 2011 41,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 May 2009 41,022 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 40,763 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 29 May 2007 40,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

offside front door catch faulty

Pass 29 May 2007 40,491 miles

offside front door catch faulty

Pass 5 May 2006 40,096 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s front door catch faulty

slight binding of rear brakes

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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ADG 898T is a 1978 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1978 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 41,429 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 ADG 898T, 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 48 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 ADG 898T registered?

ADG 898T is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is ADG 898T safe to buy?

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