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ATH 240T

1979 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,150 mi
Last recorded137,150 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATH 240T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2009 137,150 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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ATH 240T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ATH 240T, 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 ATH 240T registered?

ATH 240T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 29 March 1979.

Is ATH 240T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATH 240T shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ATH 240T have outstanding finance?

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