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A9 TDM

1983 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,184 mi
Last recorded96,184 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TDM
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 96,184 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 95,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 91,838 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 88,206 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 85,430 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 81,601 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded and weak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,962 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under passengers seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 76,600 miles

Advise brake pipe on both front calipers slightly corroded

Advise brake pipes to both rear cylinders slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,601 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,768 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 73,761 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,960 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,447 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,911 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,102 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 64,098 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,765 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,722 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 54,044 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 52,152 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,080 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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A9 TDM is a 1983 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A9 TDM, 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 A9 TDM registered?

A9 TDM is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 14 September 1983.

Is A9 TDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 TDM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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