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VJM 294S

1978 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,833 mi
Last recorded40,833 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Granada41,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJM 294S
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 40,833 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 39,286 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 37,765 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 36,182 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 36,182 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 34,495 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 33,033 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 32,000 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 30,974 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,082 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,248 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,304 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,325 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 25,761 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,577 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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VJM 294S is a 1978 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1978 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 41,429 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 VJM 294S, 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 48 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 VJM 294S registered?

VJM 294S is a 1978 Ford Granada, first registered on 10 July 1978.

Is VJM 294S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJM 294S shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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