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A498 MEA

1984 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,839 mi
Last recorded82,839 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA498 MEA
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,839 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 82,839 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 81,684 miles

n/s/f brake binding a little

Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,598 miles

both front brakes binding a little

Fail 18 Apr 2009 81,596 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brakes binding a little

Pass 24 Mar 2006 81,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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A498 MEA is a 1984 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A498 MEA, 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 A498 MEA registered?

A498 MEA is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 26 June 1984.

Is A498 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A498 MEA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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