MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
O/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE & ON LEGAL LIMIT
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE & ON LEGAL LIMIT
N/S/F TIE BAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT
O/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE
N/S/F TIE BAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
DEEP SPLITS TO O/S & N/S REAR TYRES - CLOSE TO PLY !!
N/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE RUSTY †N/S/F CENTRE CHASSIS LEG - CORROSION PRESENT †O/S/R TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER WALL †SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES †SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/R WHEEL
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A848 RTU is a 1983 Ford Granada in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 A848 RTU, 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 A848 RTU registered?
A848 RTU is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A848 RTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for A848 RTU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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