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A414 OVW

1983 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,568 mi
Last recorded37,568 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA414 OVW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 37,568 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,336 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both nearside and offside (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 37,320 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure mounting bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear exhaust support rubber deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lock barrel of steering lock missing

Fail 9 Sep 2016 37,319 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer rubber broken (7.1.1)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Aerial on near side front fender to secure possabilaty of touching road wheel

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering arm from bellows (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre perishing

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 37,306 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor pan corroded but not within 30cms of prescribed area

nearside rear bumper end cap missing but not causing sharp edge

nearside rear tyre perishing badly and tread low

rear exhaust support rubber insecure but system still supported

Pass 15 Jan 2007 37,302 miles

CORROSION HOLES IN OFFSIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER VALANCE PANELS. †CORROSION STARTING IN OFFSIDE REAR OUTERSILL PANEL

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2006 37,302 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

CORROSION HOLES IN OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT INNER VALANCE PANELS. †CORROSION STARTING IN OFFSIDE REAR OUTERSILL PANEL.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 37,292 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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A414 OVW is a 1983 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A414 OVW, 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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What year was A414 OVW registered?

A414 OVW is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 27 September 1983.

Is A414 OVW safe to buy?

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