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DYM 118V

1979 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,382 mi
Last recorded75,382 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYM 118V
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2019 75,382 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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DYM 118V is a 1979 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,998cc 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 DYM 118V, 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 DYM 118V?

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What year was DYM 118V registered?

DYM 118V is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 November 1979.

Is DYM 118V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYM 118V 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.

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