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A88 VGK

1984 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,080 mi
Last recorded59,080 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA88 VGK
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 59,080 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2012 59,080 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 47,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

auto gearbox fluid leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2011 47,447 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,296 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 45,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,477 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

windows tinted

Fail 13 Feb 2009 43,477 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

windows tinted

Pass 5 Feb 2008 42,755 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,863 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 39,850 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s rear tyer getting worn inner edge

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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A88 VGK is a 1984 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A88 VGK, 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 A88 VGK registered?

A88 VGK is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 2 March 1984.

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