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CBY 27Y

1983 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,633 mi
Last recorded89,633 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBY 27Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 89,633 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 88,592 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,278 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,054 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 80,889 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 79,160 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 77,382 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2016 77,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,128 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 75,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,925 miles

small splits and cracks in front and rear tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,588 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,014 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,776 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,441 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 72,422 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 70,284 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 70,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 69,524 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 69,524 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres starting too crack up

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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CBY 27Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CBY 27Y, 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 CBY 27Y registered?

CBY 27Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is CBY 27Y safe to buy?

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