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A502 PWC

1983 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,935 mi
Last recorded67,935 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA502 PWC
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 67,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front chassis /floorpans signs of corrosion

both front wings slight corrosion

general corrosion underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre worn in centre

offside front tyre nearing wear makers

offside rear jacking point signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2009 66,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front chassis rusting

offside rear and nearside front tyre worn

offside rear wheel arch rusted

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,707 miles

front chassis rusting

offside rear and nearside front tyre worn

offside rear wheel arch rusted

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2008 65,283 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

front chassis rusted

offside headlight condition

offside rear tyre cracking

offside steering rack worn

rear axle crossmember rusted

Pass 2 Nov 2007 63,627 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front chassis and floor rusted

offside steering rack worn

rear crossmember rusted

Fail 30 Oct 2007 63,627 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front chassis and floor rusted

offside steering rack worn

rear crossmember rusted

Pass 16 Oct 2006 62,009 miles

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

front chassis and floor nearside front inner wing rusted

Pass 27 Oct 2005 60,863 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 60,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside steering rack worn nearside front chassis rusted

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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A502 PWC is a 1983 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A502 PWC, 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.

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A502 PWC is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 7 December 1983.

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