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A522 LKJ

1983 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,115 mi
Last recorded18,115 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA522 LKJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 18,115 miles

N/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT - SLIGHT LIFT

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT - SLIGHT LIFT

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/F CHASSIS

Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,097 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,890 miles

O/S/F LOWER SWIVELL HAS SLIGHT LIFT

SLIGHT KNOCKING FROM STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SOME CORROSION ON O/S/R BRAKE PIPE

Pass 3 Nov 2008 15,257 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN - N/S WORSE

SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S/F LOWER SWIVEL

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

Fail 29 Oct 2008 15,221 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN - N/S WORSE

SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S/F LOWER SWIVEL

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 30 Oct 2007 12,821 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

throtel cable slight fraying

Fail 23 Oct 2007 12,761 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

throtel cable slight fraying

Pass 27 Oct 2006 8,975 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 4,620 miles

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

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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A522 LKJ is a 1983 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A522 LKJ, 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 A522 LKJ?

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What year was A522 LKJ registered?

A522 LKJ is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 14 September 1983.

Is A522 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A522 LKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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