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FCL 823T

1979 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,079 mi
Last recorded42,079 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCL 823T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,079 miles

1. Slight wear in nearside front lower ball joint.

Nearside and offside rear drive shaft gaiters starting to perish.

Side walls of both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,606 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,562 miles

1.slight leak in exhaust centre box

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,925 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,238 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,485 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 37,484 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,589 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 35,405 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2009 35,403 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 34,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2007 33,658 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 32,521 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 32,521 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2005 31,078 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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FCL 823T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FCL 823T, 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 FCL 823T registered?

FCL 823T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 June 1979.

Is FCL 823T safe to buy?

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