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RNH 743V

1979 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,891 mi
Last recorded80,891 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNH 743V
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2019 80,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stone chip to windscreen

Under side undersealed/greased

Pass 18 Jul 2016 80,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bushes perished. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 80,331 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both small clips missing from near side drive shaft boots

corrosion in sill around offside front lower door hinge area

exhaust corroded where back box joins pipe

Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,359 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,058 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear cv gaiters loose.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Slight corrosion to the nearside rear outer sill.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 78,122 miles

Centre exhaust rubber deteriated.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,233 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,846 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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RNH 743V is a 1979 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RNH 743V, 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 RNH 743V registered?

RNH 743V is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is RNH 743V safe to buy?

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