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H718 DRN

1979 Ford Granada

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,646 mi
Last recorded93,646 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2005
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH718 DRN
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2005 93,646 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 93,646 miles

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

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

battery insecure

cuts out on tickover

fuel pipes corroded

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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H718 DRN is a 1979 Ford Granada in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 H718 DRN, 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

How do I check the history of H718 DRN?

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What year was H718 DRN registered?

H718 DRN is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is H718 DRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H718 DRN 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 H718 DRN have outstanding finance?

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