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D79 XVV

1986 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,660 mi
Last recorded38,660 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Ford Granada83,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD79 XVV
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 38,660 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 38,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 38,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak under gearbox

Pass 23 Nov 2013 37,447 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 34,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,247 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 31,018 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,559 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 24,380 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,635 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 23,561 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2007 21,701 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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D79 XVV is a 1986 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1986 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 83,682 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 D79 XVV, 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 40 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D79 XVV registered?

D79 XVV is a 1986 Ford Granada, first registered on 20 November 1986.

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The MOT history for D79 XVV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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