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A599 FLS

1983 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,835 mi
Last recorded2,835 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2007
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA599 FLS
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2007 2,835 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 2,835 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 98,747 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 98,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 97,563 miles

front no. plate damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2005 97,563 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

front no. plate damaged

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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A599 FLS is a 1983 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A599 FLS, 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 A599 FLS registered?

A599 FLS is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 August 1983.

Is A599 FLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A599 FLS shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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