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A456 GGU

1984 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,166 mi
Last recorded99,166 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA456 GGU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2018 99,166 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill as markerd (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated Inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 97,248 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Heavy surface corrosion all over under side and outer sills

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 95,406 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 21 Oct 2015 93,622 miles

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

oil leak

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 12 Nov 2014 92,160 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 92,159 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 90,912 miles

nsf inner wing corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2013 90,912 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nsf inner wing corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,070 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 89,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2011 87,687 miles

vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2011 87,687 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2010 86,045 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 86,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 85,009 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 81,086 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 78,793 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 76,403 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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A456 GGU is a 1984 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A456 GGU, 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 A456 GGU registered?

A456 GGU is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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