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PLC 329W

1980 Ford Granada

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

44,257 mi
Last recorded44,257 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1980 Ford Granada61,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLC 329W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 44,257 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 44,257 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 43,568 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 43,317 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 42,162 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,519 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 41,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 41,226 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 41,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 40,625 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 40,623 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,911 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 39,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,858 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 39,858 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,752 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 39,752 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,397 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,592 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 38,592 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PLC 329W is a 1980 Ford Granada in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1980 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 61,482 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 PLC 329W, 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 46 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 PLC 329W?

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What year was PLC 329W registered?

PLC 329W is a 1980 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 October 1980.

Is PLC 329W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLC 329W shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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