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WPO 793T

1979 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,961 mi
Last recorded73,961 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 793T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,961 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 73,953 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,038 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 72,002 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

prop sharft donut poor condistion

Pass 18 Dec 2008 63,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

prop shaft donut perished and cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,553 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,570 miles

Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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WPO 793T is a 1979 Ford Granada in White with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WPO 793T, 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 WPO 793T registered?

WPO 793T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is WPO 793T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPO 793T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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