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A743 PRN

1984 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,358 mi
Last recorded1,358 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA743 PRN
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2010 1,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 1,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 97,290 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2009 97,272 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise small chip to centre of windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2008 95,203 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 93,678 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 91,626 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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A743 PRN is a 1984 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,717 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 A743 PRN, 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 42 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A743 PRN registered?

A743 PRN is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 24 May 1984.

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