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KAW 63V

1979 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,081 mi
Last recorded35,081 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAW 63V
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,081 miles

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion developing

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 6 Jun 2014 35,013 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,732 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 34,732 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 56,252 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 56,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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KAW 63V is a 1979 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 KAW 63V, 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 KAW 63V registered?

KAW 63V is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 10 October 1979.

Is KAW 63V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAW 63V shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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