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JLL 48V

1979 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,806 mi
Last recorded33,806 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLL 48V
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 33,806 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

play in steering rack near side

Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,447 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 33,446 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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JLL 48V 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 JLL 48V, 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 JLL 48V registered?

JLL 48V is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 17 September 1979.

Is JLL 48V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLL 48V 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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