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LYN 259P

1978 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,104 mi
Last recorded4,104 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYN 259P
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2016 4,104 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 3,890 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 3,660 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 3,608 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 3,508 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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LYN 259P is a 1978 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LYN 259P, 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 LYN 259P?

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What year was LYN 259P registered?

LYN 259P is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is LYN 259P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYN 259P shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LYN 259P have outstanding finance?

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