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EFL 669V

1980 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,949 mi
Last recorded53,949 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1980 Ford Granada61,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFL 669V
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 53,949 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 53,509 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 53,508 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front front spot lights stay on with dipped beam

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,631 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,779 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 51,557 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 51,557 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,068 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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EFL 669V is a 1980 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 61,482 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 EFL 669V, 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 46 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 EFL 669V registered?

EFL 669V is a 1980 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is EFL 669V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFL 669V 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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