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GWD 510T

1979 Ford Granada

Gold Diesel 2112cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,560 mi
Last recorded86,560 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWD 510T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,112cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2008 86,560 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 85,988 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 85,356 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 85,315 miles

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

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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GWD 510T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,112cc diesel 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 GWD 510T, 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 GWD 510T registered?

GWD 510T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 4 July 1979.

Is GWD 510T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWD 510T 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 GWD 510T have outstanding finance?

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