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A484 VFE

1984 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,876 mi
Last recorded86,876 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA484 VFE
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2017 86,876 miles

engine and gear oil leak

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

various suspension bushes perished

Fail 13 Aug 2017 86,857 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

gearbox oil leak

general underbody showing corrosion

oil residue on engine

various suspension bushes perishing and worn

very slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2009 86,679 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 86,679 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 86,071 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 85,545 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2006 84,781 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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A484 VFE is a 1984 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A484 VFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A484 VFE registered?

A484 VFE is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 9 April 1984.

Is A484 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A484 VFE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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