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SHG 181T

1979 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,329 mi
Last recorded32,329 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHG 181T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,329 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 32,327 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,217 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,106 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 28,102 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,879 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 23,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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SHG 181T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SHG 181T, 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 SHG 181T registered?

SHG 181T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 15 June 1979.

Is SHG 181T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHG 181T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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