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A755 OBA

1984 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,325 mi
Last recorded82,325 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA755 OBA
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,325 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n*s*f* washer week

Pass 19 May 2015 82,302 miles

spare wheel carrier corroded near side rear

Fail 19 May 2015 82,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 82,177 miles

ADVISE CORROSION AROUND REAR VALANCE AND SPARE WHEEL CARRIER BUT NOT STRUCTURAL FOR TEST

ADVISE FLUCTUATION ON O/S/R BRAKE

Fail 12 May 2014 82,177 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE **** (BEADED) SEAT COVER FITTED TO O/S/F

ADVISE CORROSION AROUND REAR VALANCE AND SPARE WHEEL CARRIER BUT NOT STRUCTURAL FOR TEST

ADVISE FLUCTUATION ON O/S/R BRAKE

Pass 21 May 2013 82,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front no plate damaged

top bush on strreing niosey

Fail 20 May 2013 82,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front no plate damaged

Pass 18 May 2012 81,758 miles

ADVISE CLICKING NOISE ON N/S/F WHEEL WHEN ROTATED

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO GET LOW

ADVISE O/S/ SEAT DOES NOT SLIDEBACK ON RUNNERS OF SEAT

Fail 14 May 2012 81,758 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

ADVISE CLICKING NOISE ON N/S/F WHEEL WHEN ROTATED

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO GET LOW

ADVISE O/S/ SEAT DOES NOT SLIDEBACK ON RUNNERS OF SEAT

Pass 9 May 2011 81,405 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 May 2010 81,017 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 May 2010 80,991 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 May 2009 80,569 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate damaged

Fail 19 May 2009 80,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 May 2008 80,087 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front crossmember / trim corroded

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 May 2008 80,087 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front crossmember / trim corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 May 2007 79,619 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 79,619 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front floor area corroded outside prescribed area

front number plate cracked

nearside front inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

slight play in steering 'uj'

Pass 15 May 2006 78,717 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

play in steering rack

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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A755 OBA is a 1984 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 A755 OBA, 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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A755 OBA is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 7 June 1984.

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