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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD GRANADAs year 1979

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mot history
Pass percent:77.94%
(The average a petrol FORD GRANADA year 1979 passes without issue)
Based on:689 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|15
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Rear brake binding13
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Brake pipe excessively corroded13
Brake hose excessively deteriorated11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively10
Headlamp aim out of alignment9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Registration plate lamp issues4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement bush missing |track control arm| |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement bush missing |track control arm| |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Windscreen has damage1
Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers (7.1.2 (c))1
Drivers door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Offside Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Horn is a siren |1.6.2c|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength chassis leg |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor too sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely binding (1.3.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack pinnion leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Emissions not tested |7.4.B.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Rear Towbar retaining device missing |6.6.3a|1
Rear Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||1
Offside Rear Outer Halfshaft securing bolt missing |6.1.7 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Fuel pipe insecure |6.1.3 |a| |i||1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Steering wheel weakened by fractures |2.1.1|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/door step |5.2.6|1
Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged |2.4.G.4a|1
Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged |2.4.G.4a|1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| fouling other parts of the vehicle |2.3.2|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Outer Rear Front drive shaft coupling is insecure |2.5.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Outer Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill x4 |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Stop lamp not working both side |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1

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