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BTA 728Y

1982 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,532 mi
Last recorded38,532 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTA 728Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 38,532 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 38,476 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 38,404 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 37,818 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 31,996 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 129,361 miles

advise offside front balljoint rubber split badly (no play in balljoint)

advise propshaft guibo joint excessivley split

Fail 20 Nov 2009 129,361 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise offside front balljoint rubber split badly (no play in balljoint)

advise propshaft guibo joint excessivley split

Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,086 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 24,635 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,571 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion appearing to underside

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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BTA 728Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BTA 728Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BTA 728Y registered?

BTA 728Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 18 September 1982.

Is BTA 728Y safe to buy?

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