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F129 SJF

1989 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,725 mi
Last recorded74,725 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2005
Typical for 1989 Ford Granada109,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF129 SJF
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2005 74,725 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 74,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F129 SJF is a 1989 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 109,460 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 F129 SJF, 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 37 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F129 SJF?

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What year was F129 SJF registered?

F129 SJF is a 1989 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F129 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F129 SJF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F129 SJF have outstanding finance?

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