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HEV 418T

1979 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,079 mi
Last recorded72,079 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEV 418T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 72,079 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,273 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,342 miles

Rear tyres perishrd

Fail 26 May 2017 68,342 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear tyres perished

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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HEV 418T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HEV 418T, 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 HEV 418T registered?

HEV 418T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 15 June 1979.

Is HEV 418T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEV 418T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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