MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
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WJG 838T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 WJG 838T, 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 WJG 838T registered?
WJG 838T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 June 1979.
Is WJG 838T safe to buy?
The MOT history for WJG 838T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WJG 838T have outstanding finance?
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