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PHF 869T

1978 Ford Granada

Beige Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,679 mi
Last recorded71,679 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHF 869T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 71,679 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front inner wing corroded & holed but not within prescribed area

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2007 71,547 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked, but not through to ply

Pass 20 Sep 2006 70,736 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 70,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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PHF 869T is a 1978 Ford Granada in Beige with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PHF 869T, 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

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What year was PHF 869T registered?

PHF 869T is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is PHF 869T safe to buy?

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