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A788 LLL

1983 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,362 mi
Last recorded81,362 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA788 LLL
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 81,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 80,183 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 78,802 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,440 miles

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

Nearside sill slightly corroded.

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

Offside sill slightly corroded.

Fail 20 Jul 2017 78,440 miles

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

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

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

Nearside sill slightly corroded.

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

Offside sill slightly corroded.

Pass 17 May 2016 78,408 miles

Front prop shaft rubber joint badly worn and incomplete.

Fail 6 May 2016 78,405 miles

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

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

Front prop shaft rubber joint badly worn and incomplete.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 78,368 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 78,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 78,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 78,212 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 78,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 78,117 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 78,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 78,052 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 78,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 77,843 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 77,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 77,674 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,412 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 77,019 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 77,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

propshaft defective

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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A788 LLL is a 1983 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A788 LLL, 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 A788 LLL registered?

A788 LLL is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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