MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
n/s and o/s rear shafts have weak clips round gaitors slight leak of grease
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake imbalance also high 25%
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BAY 859Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 BAY 859Y, 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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How do I check the history of BAY 859Y?
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What year was BAY 859Y registered?
BAY 859Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 March 1983.
Is BAY 859Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for BAY 859Y shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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