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FLP 162T

1979 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,898 mi
Last recorded35,898 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLP 162T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 35,898 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 35,898 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2023 2,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Front door handle broken

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 2,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Front door handle broken

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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FLP 162T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FLP 162T, 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 FLP 162T registered?

FLP 162T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 19 April 1979.

Is FLP 162T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLP 162T shows 4 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 FLP 162T have outstanding finance?

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