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A978 OVX

1983 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,555 mi
Last recorded68,555 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA978 OVX
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 68,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 68,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,517 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2011 68,502 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2011 68,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 68,496 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 68,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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A978 OVX is a 1983 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A978 OVX, 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 A978 OVX registered?

A978 OVX is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 17 October 1983.

Is A978 OVX safe to buy?

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