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A407 RUG

1984 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,969 mi
Last recorded94,969 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA407 RUG
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2006 94,969 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 94,968 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2005 89,403 miles

corrosion on o/s/f chassis leg / sills / floors

corrosion on rear wheel arches

front tie bar bushes worn

headlamp reflectors deteriorating

n/s spot lamp inop

Fail 12 Nov 2005 89,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on o/s/f chassis leg / sills / floors

corrosion on rear wheel arches

front tie bar bushes worn

headlamp reflectors deteriorating

n/s spot lamp inop

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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A407 RUG is a 1984 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A407 RUG, 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 A407 RUG registered?

A407 RUG is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 19 June 1984.

Is A407 RUG safe to buy?

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