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MTU 15T

1979 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,679 mi
Last recorded87,679 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTU 15T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 87,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 80,581 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 80,438 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 73,489 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,052 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s+n/s front inner arches corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 68,949 miles

o/s and n/s front brake hoses fouling suspension components on full lock -RECTIFIED.

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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MTU 15T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc 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 MTU 15T, 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

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What year was MTU 15T registered?

MTU 15T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 15 June 1979.

Is MTU 15T safe to buy?

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