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GGW 880V

1979 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,783 mi
Last recorded42,783 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGW 880V
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,783 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 42,465 miles

Offside Front Tie rod bush perished but no excessive movement

Pass 19 Dec 2016 42,360 miles

Nearside Rear sill panel slight corrosion

Offside Rear sill panel slight corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,900 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 41,783 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 41,649 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 41,510 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 41,267 miles

19% front brake imballance

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 41,225 miles

Offside rear driveshaft gaiter insecure.

Pass 24 Dec 2009 41,212 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,803 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,501 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft ,rubber flexible coupling split.

Fail 24 Oct 2007 40,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 39,248 miles

frt and o/s/r tyres perishing

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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GGW 880V is a 1979 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GGW 880V, 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 GGW 880V registered?

GGW 880V is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 November 1979.

Is GGW 880V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGW 880V shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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