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DBD 871X

1982 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,205 mi
Last recorded30,205 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBD 871X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,205 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear axle inner hub seals weeping

general light under side corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2012 28,312 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,210 miles

n/s/r chassis weak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,989 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 24,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 21,520 miles

slight play in n/s/f top balljoint

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 23 May 2008 18,213 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Apr 2007 16,242 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 16,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corroded suspension components

play in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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DBD 871X is a 1982 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DBD 871X, 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 DBD 871X registered?

DBD 871X is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 January 1982.

Is DBD 871X safe to buy?

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