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THG 286T

1979 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,475 mi
Last recorded63,475 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHG 286T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 63,475 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 63,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 60,845 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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THG 286T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 THG 286T, 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.

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What year was THG 286T registered?

THG 286T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 5 March 1979.

Is THG 286T safe to buy?

The MOT history for THG 286T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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