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A899 GAP

1984 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,770 mi
Last recorded15,770 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA899 GAP
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 15,770 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 15,747 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 14,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 10,997 miles

Offside nut missing from exhaust mounting

Pass 4 Sep 2018 8,614 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded & holed

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 10,726 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear of nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,386 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 96,339 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 96,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 96,322 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 96,306 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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A899 GAP is a 1984 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A899 GAP, 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 A899 GAP registered?

A899 GAP is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 4 January 1984.

Is A899 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A899 GAP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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