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A540 NJK

1983 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,186 mi
Last recorded56,186 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA540 NJK
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,186 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,558 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 55,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,245 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,534 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 52,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,578 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 50,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,007 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 49,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,736 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 46,681 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2005 42,289 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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A540 NJK is a 1983 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 A540 NJK, 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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What year was A540 NJK registered?

A540 NJK is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 August 1983.

Is A540 NJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A540 NJK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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