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AGL 188T

1979 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,274 mi
Last recorded99,274 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGL 188T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 99,274 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 97,413 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,408 miles

centre exhaust rubbers split

nearside front tyre worn to 2/3mm

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,985 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 88,135 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 88,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 85,263 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 85,263 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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AGL 188T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AGL 188T, 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 AGL 188T registered?

AGL 188T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 11 June 1979.

Is AGL 188T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGL 188T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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