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HFG 728T

1979 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,741 mi
Last recorded49,741 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 728T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 49,741 miles

vehicle has extensive corrosion and will require extensive welding to ever pass another test,all corosion is just outside prescribed area

Fail 4 Dec 2006 49,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

the vehicle has corrosion to many parts of bodywork and it is getting very close to prescribed areas, this vehicle will require extensive welding in the near future

Pass 14 Dec 2005 49,433 miles

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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HFG 728T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFG 728T, 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 HFG 728T?

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What year was HFG 728T registered?

HFG 728T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is HFG 728T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFG 728T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HFG 728T have outstanding finance?

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