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ALN 157Y

1982 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,498 mi
Last recorded99,498 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALN 157Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 99,498 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 98,912 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,301 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 97,485 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 96,971 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 96,434 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 96,130 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 95,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 95,703 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 95,149 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 94,979 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 94,979 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 94,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 94,405 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 94,405 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 94,216 miles

front brakes slight bind

fuel pump leaking oil

Pass 29 Aug 2008 93,867 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 92,957 miles

nearside front tie rod bush worn

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2005 92,520 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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ALN 157Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1982 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 55,505 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 ALN 157Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALN 157Y registered?

ALN 157Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is ALN 157Y safe to buy?

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