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A979 NAG

1983 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,608 mi
Last recorded74,608 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA979 NAG
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 74,608 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 74,553 miles

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 23 May 2023 74,297 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 74,065 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,570 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 73,358 miles

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 15 Mar 2019 73,251 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,930 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,505 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,970 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,500 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

front flexies close to suspension in lock

Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,012 miles

front brake flexis close to suspension in lock

front wipers poor

osf brake fluctuating slightly

play in front wheel bearings

slight play in osf inner rack joint

Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,394 miles

front flexy hoses close to suspension arms in lock

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,915 miles

front flexies close to arms in lock

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2011 69,454 miles

front flexies close to arms when in lock

slight perishing on rear tyres

Fail 8 Mar 2011 69,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front flexies close to arms when in lock

fuel pipes at rear insecure

slight perishing on rear tyres

Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,900 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,841 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 67,988 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 67,436 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A979 NAG is a 1983 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 A979 NAG, 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

How do I check the history of A979 NAG?

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What year was A979 NAG registered?

A979 NAG is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 5 September 1983.

Is A979 NAG safe to buy?

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