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A830 LVG

1984 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

10,338 mi
Last recorded10,338 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA830 LVG
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 10,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish no cords showing

slight play in offside and nearside string tie rods

surface corrosion to offside and nearside outer sill

underneath of vehicle surface rust

Fail 7 Sep 2015 10,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish no cords showing

slight play in offside and nearside string tie rods

surface corrosion to offside and nearside outer sill

underneath of vehicle surface rust

Pass 1 Aug 2014 10,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust in poor condition

offside and nearside front and rear tyres starting to perish no cords showing

offside and nearside outer sills rusty not with in 30cm of any mounting point

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 3 May 2013 10,338 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

offside and nearside front tyres also nearside rear tyre perished no cords showing

offside outer sill corroded not with in 30cm of any mounting point

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 15 May 2012 10,322 miles

vehicle rusty underneath

offside and nearside front tyres and nearside rear tyre badly perished no cords showing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

battery insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2011 10,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

various slight corrosion to body & components

Fail 20 Jan 2011 10,298 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

various slight corrosion to body & components

Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,152 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 10,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 10,005 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 10,005 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2006 108,534 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 108,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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A830 LVG is a 1984 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A830 LVG, 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 A830 LVG registered?

A830 LVG is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 14 January 1984.

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