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DUR 342T

1979 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,524 mi
Last recorded47,524 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUR 342T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,524 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering shaft / rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 47,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering shaft / rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,498 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,451 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,245 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,849 miles

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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DUR 342T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DUR 342T, 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 DUR 342T registered?

DUR 342T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 January 1979.

Is DUR 342T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUR 342T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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