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RFV 333T

1979 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,185 mi
Last recorded59,185 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFV 333T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 59,185 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,931 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 57,928 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/door step (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 55,544 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 53,854 miles

brake pipes greased/undersealed

chassis and components undersealed

Fail 8 Jul 2013 53,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 53,108 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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RFV 333T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RFV 333T, 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 RFV 333T registered?

RFV 333T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 May 1979.

Is RFV 333T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFV 333T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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