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EAU 291T

1979 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,350 mi
Last recorded17,350 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAU 291T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2010 17,350 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings to bulk head starting corrosion process

(advise) n/s/f brake pipe starting corrosion process

(advise) n/s/f engine rocker cover gasket leaking engine oil excessivley reccomend replacement of gasket

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r c/v boots split and joints going dry (reccomend new c/v boots replacment and regrease

Pass 4 Nov 2009 16,727 miles

(advise) n/s/f brkae pipe from flex hose to caliper surface corrosion

(advise) o/s/f inner wing to bulkhead starting corrosion process

(advise) o/s/r outer and inner sill holed and corroded but not within subcride area

(advise) oth rocker box covers on engine leaking oil

Fail 29 Oct 2009 16,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

(advise) n/s/f brkae pipe from flex hose to caliper surface corrosion

(advise) o/s/f inner wing to bulkhead starting corrosion process

(advise) o/s/r outer and inner sill holed and corroded but not within subcride area

(advise) oth rocker box covers on engine leaking oil

Pass 26 Jul 2008 10,960 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,652 miles

All tyres showing minor cracking on sidewalls

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 8,638 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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EAU 291T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EAU 291T, 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 EAU 291T registered?

EAU 291T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 29 June 1979.

Is EAU 291T safe to buy?

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