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A448 SWS

1984 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,583 mi
Last recorded2,583 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA448 SWS
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2019 2,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2015 284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 97,123 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,666 miles

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

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

n/s rear boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 91,318 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 88,596 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 85,811 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 83,375 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 82,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 82,159 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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A448 SWS is a 1984 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A448 SWS, 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 A448 SWS registered?

A448 SWS is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 5 January 1984.

Is A448 SWS safe to buy?

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