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CMS 658V

1979 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,742 mi
Last recorded16,742 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMS 658V
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,742 miles

Front bumper insecure

O/S/F DOOR HINDGE PIN (TOP) WORN

O/S/F FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN 30 CM OF SEAT ANCHORAGE POINT REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED O/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2007 163,348 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 163,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,735 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 15,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CMS 658V is a 1979 Ford Granada in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CMS 658V, 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 CMS 658V registered?

CMS 658V is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is CMS 658V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMS 658V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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