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OBR 917T

1979 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,661 mi
Last recorded37,661 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBR 917T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,661 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,291 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 37,291 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,222 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 37,169 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,372 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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OBR 917T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Blue 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 OBR 917T, 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 OBR 917T?

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What year was OBR 917T registered?

OBR 917T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 20 April 1979.

Is OBR 917T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBR 917T 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 OBR 917T have outstanding finance?

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