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A548 APN

1983 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,649 mi
Last recorded49,649 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA548 APN
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 49,649 miles

underbody in wax oil

Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,600 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 49,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired no constant weld repair near mounted area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bushes split both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,566 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,488 miles

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

front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,470 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside boot floor corroding

nearside rear chassis corroding

offside rear jacking point corroding

rear silencer corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,332 miles

nearside rear chassis corroding

offside rack boot deteriorating

slight play nearside front lower swivel joint

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear chassis leg corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,881 miles

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

offside and nearside inner side sills starting to corrode

slight play offside front top swivel joint

Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,387 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,769 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 44,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,037 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,360 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 30,603 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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A548 APN is a 1983 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 A548 APN, 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 A548 APN registered?

A548 APN is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 August 1983.

Is A548 APN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A548 APN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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