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A395 KBV

1983 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,095 mi
Last recorded65,095 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA395 KBV
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 65,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underbody rust

Pass 19 Feb 2013 64,189 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 64,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,627 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 63,493 miles

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 63,368 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 63,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,892 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 62,892 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 62,226 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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A395 KBV is a 1983 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 53,970 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 A395 KBV, 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 43 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A395 KBV is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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