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AMV 740T

1978 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,323 mi
Last recorded61,323 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMV 740T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 61,323 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 61,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake slightly grabbing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,787 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,996 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,657 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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AMV 740T is a 1978 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AMV 740T, 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

How do I check the history of AMV 740T?

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What year was AMV 740T registered?

AMV 740T is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 September 1978.

Is AMV 740T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMV 740T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AMV 740T have outstanding finance?

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