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OIB 9484

1979 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,904 mi
Last recorded98,904 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIB 9484
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,904 miles

offside and nearside front anti roll bar linkage rubbers perished but no play

offside rear inner arch holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 16 Sep 2017 98,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front anti roll bar linkage rubbers perished but no play

offside rear inner arch holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Sep 2016 98,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside front floors corroded but not in a perscribed area

rear chassis corroded but not weak

vehicle coated with heavy underseal

Fail 14 Sep 2016 98,001 miles

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside front floors corroded but not in a perscribed area

rear chassis corroded but not weak

vehicle coated with heavy underseal

Pass 7 Sep 2015 97,774 miles

vehicle underbody coated in sealer

Pass 2 Aug 2014 97,424 miles

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes perished

vehicle has been heavily undersealed, visual inspection impaired

Fail 30 Jul 2014 97,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes perished

offside and nearside sills/steps surface corroded

underside of vehicle surface corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 96,863 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 96,401 miles

offside rear c.v. boot has perishing

offside rear tyre has slight rubbing on inner wall

Pass 9 Jul 2009 93,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 92,813 miles

slight rougness in side ways movement on steering system

Pass 7 Jun 2007 92,158 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 91,685 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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OIB 9484 is a 1979 Ford Granada in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OIB 9484, 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.

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What year was OIB 9484 registered?

OIB 9484 is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 6 March 1979.

Is OIB 9484 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIB 9484 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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