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A281 MNG

1984 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,353 mi
Last recorded92,353 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA281 MNG
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 92,353 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 90,907 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath of vehicle underseal

Pass 23 Jun 2022 89,850 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 89,353 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 88,675 miles

both front inner wings corroded near inner "A" frame door pilars

Fail 20 Feb 2018 88,675 miles

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

both front inner wings corroded near inner "A" frame door pilars

Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 82,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,119 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (6.3.1d)

some corrosion to n/s/f floor and floor chassis

Fail 18 Jan 2016 80,112 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,582 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 75,574 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 72,513 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 72,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,699 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f indicator lens has some damage

water and oil warning lights on

Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,775 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,159 miles

both front inner wings ,outter sills & offside door step becoming corroded

both front tie bar bushes detereorating slightly

both lower wishbone arms slightly corroded

front valance becoming corroded

nearside front headlamp reflector becoming dim

offside indicator glass cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2008 68,672 miles

o/s/f indicator lens crack n/s/f head light reflector dull n/s/front floor corred n/s/front chassis starting to corred

Fail 26 Nov 2008 68,670 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f indicator lens crack n/s/f head light reflector dull n/s/front floor corred n/s/front chassis starting to corred

Pass 30 Nov 2007 68,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front floor holed

Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

o/s steering rack worn

Pass 22 Nov 2005 66,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing , both front tyres wearing on outter edges

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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A281 MNG is a 1984 Ford Granada in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1984 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,717 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A281 MNG, 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 42 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A281 MNG registered?

A281 MNG is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 22 February 1984.

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