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A808 SJD

1983 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,365 mi
Last recorded18,365 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA808 SJD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 18,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 17,947 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 17,304 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 17,304 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 16,639 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 116,261 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads thin and have a light bind

Pass 4 May 2005 16,203 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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A808 SJD is a 1983 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A808 SJD, 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 A808 SJD registered?

A808 SJD is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 17 August 1983.

Is A808 SJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A808 SJD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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