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D418 ALF

1986 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,604 mi
Last recorded119,604 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Granada83,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD418 ALF
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 119,604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 119,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 119,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside covered in underseal

Pass 23 Jan 2020 119,397 miles

Light corrosion to underside & brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2018 118,347 miles

Light corrosion to underside & brake pipes

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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D418 ALF is a 1986 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 83,682 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 D418 ALF, 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 40 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D418 ALF registered?

D418 ALF is a 1986 Ford Granada, first registered on 26 September 1986.

Is D418 ALF safe to buy?

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