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A83 YMC

1984 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,827 mi
Last recorded76,827 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA83 YMC
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 76,827 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel well heavily corroded and holed

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

lowering springs fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2013 71,243 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 71,243 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 67,435 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 63,772 miles

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

Corrosion to n/s & o/s inner sills

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Lowering springs fitted

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

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

Spare wheel well holed

Pass 4 Jan 2011 57,394 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,353 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 49,217 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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A83 YMC is a 1984 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A83 YMC, 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 A83 YMC registered?

A83 YMC is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 25 May 1984.

Is A83 YMC safe to buy?

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