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A848 RTU

1983 Ford Granada

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,416 mi
Last recorded82,416 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA848 RTU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 82,416 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2022 82,353 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 82,288 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,157 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 75,811 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 75,811 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 75,017 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE & ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 22 Jun 2009 75,017 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,219 miles

N/S/F TIE BAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 24 Jun 2008 74,219 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 72,100 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 72,100 miles

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 !!

Pass 16 May 2006 70,263 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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