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WJG 838T

1979 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,238 mi
Last recorded79,238 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJG 838T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 79,238 miles

Battery insecure

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 May 2007 77,582 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 77,303 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 75,713 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 75,713 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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