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A764 DPE

1983 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,026 mi
Last recorded69,026 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA764 DPE
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 69,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column locking device missing steering column universal joint loose + nut missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 68,295 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,295 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 67,573 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 67,195 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 66,216 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 65,196 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 65,196 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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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A764 DPE is a 1983 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A764 DPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A764 DPE registered?

A764 DPE is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 August 1983.

Is A764 DPE safe to buy?

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