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D480 YLE

1986 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,650 mi
Last recorded95,650 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Ford Granada83,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD480 YLE
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 95,650 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

general signs of corrosion

oil leaks

panel damage

Fail 21 Aug 2017 95,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

OIL LEAKS

PANEL DAMAGE

SILL TO FLOOR SEAMS ARE RUSTING

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,094 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

OIL LEAK

PANEL DAMAGE

SILL TOO FLOOR SEAMS ARE RUSTING

Fail 4 Jan 2016 94,094 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

OIL LEAK

PANEL DAMAGE

SILL TOO FLOOR SEAMS ARE RUSTING

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,604 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion starting on floor

fuel tank/pipes corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 91,164 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 91,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 89,536 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,361 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 89,077 miles

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

slight power steering leak

slight water leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 88,829 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 88,360 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 88,360 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 88,108 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 82,286 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 86,741 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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D480 YLE is a 1986 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D480 YLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D480 YLE registered?

D480 YLE is a 1986 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D480 YLE safe to buy?

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