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UHJ 857V

1979 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,826 mi
Last recorded74,826 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 857V
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 74,826 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,798 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 74,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,744 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 74,753 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 74,101 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres cracked

Pass 4 May 2012 74,101 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 74,101 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear box hitting fuel tank

Pass 12 May 2011 74,021 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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UHJ 857V 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 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 UHJ 857V, 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 UHJ 857V registered?

UHJ 857V is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is UHJ 857V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHJ 857V shows 9 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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