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CJN 758T

1979 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,974 mi
Last recorded82,974 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJN 758T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,974 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,667 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 82,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside steering arm has slight play at its end fixing

Fail 1 May 2013 82,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside steering arm has slight play at its end fixing

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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CJN 758T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 CJN 758T, 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

How do I check the history of CJN 758T?

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What year was CJN 758T registered?

CJN 758T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 January 1979.

Is CJN 758T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJN 758T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CJN 758T have outstanding finance?

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