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LNH 855V

1979 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,999 mi
Last recorded30,999 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNH 855V
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 30,999 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 30,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 30,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

flat spare

Fail 3 Jul 2017 30,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread 175/80-14

all 4 tyres low pressure

flat spare

Pass 22 Jul 2015 30,618 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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LNH 855V is a 1979 Ford Granada in White with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 52,119 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 LNH 855V, 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 47 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 LNH 855V?

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What year was LNH 855V registered?

LNH 855V is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 19 September 1979.

Is LNH 855V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNH 855V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LNH 855V have outstanding finance?

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