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A876 HLD

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,364 mi
Last recorded80,364 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA876 HLD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,364 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,497 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 77,497 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,144 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

rear valenle holed and corroded out of prescribed area

Fail 29 Nov 2008 76,130 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front door slight corrsion no sharp edge

rear valenle holed and corroded out of prescribed area

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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A876 HLD is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A876 HLD, 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 A876 HLD registered?

A876 HLD is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 October 1983.

Is A876 HLD safe to buy?

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