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A500 JNE

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

76,549 mi
Last recorded76,549 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 JNE
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 76,549 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 76,226 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 75,811 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 75,282 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 75,082 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 75,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 74,952 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 74,373 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,776 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 72,184 miles

Nearside Front floorpan corroded (not in prescribed area)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 69,759 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 68,542 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 67,062 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,431 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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A500 JNE is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 A500 JNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A500 JNE?

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What year was A500 JNE registered?

A500 JNE is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A500 JNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A500 JNE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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