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WOW 96T

1979 Ford Granada

Blue Diesel 2112cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,740 mi
Last recorded99,740 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOW 96T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,112cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 99,740 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 9,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advice corrosion n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r out of prescribed area and not excessive

Pass 6 Feb 2012 9,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 9,799 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 9,038 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 8,702 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

Pass 12 Feb 2009 6,885 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 6,885 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 62,967 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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WOW 96T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,112cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WOW 96T, 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 WOW 96T registered?

WOW 96T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 4 May 1979.

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