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DLE 444Y

1983 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,605 mi
Last recorded34,605 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLE 444Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 34,605 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,512 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,155 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 374,010 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,291 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 33,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 58,484 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Direction indicators not working hazard lights (1.4.A.2c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. close to excessive (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front inner wheel arches corroded & holed outside prescribed area

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

Nearside Front chassis rail corroded & holed outside prescribed area close to excessive

Nearside Front floor pan corroded & holed outside prescribed area

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner sill poor welding repair

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded & holed outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

Offside Front floor pan corroded & holed outside prescribed area close to excessive

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded & holed outside prescribed area

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear engine/ gearbox mount bolt missing (6.1.D.1a)

fuel tank filler neck corroded

gearbox oil leak

inner steering rack play

oil leak

rear differential oil leak

underside heavily corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,922 miles

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

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

slight play offside steering rack arm

various underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,566 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 52,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 51,587 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,580 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,497 miles

engine oil leaks

under side surface rusting and had small welding repairs

Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,483 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,171 miles

advanced cracking on rack boots

engine oil leaks

interior mirror missing

o/s track rod end boot split

o/s/r cv boot slightly insecure

rear spring supports fitted

advanced corrosion on n/s/f chassis leg

slight cracking on front flexi hoses

slight exhaust blow

slight play in front wheel bearings

underbody covered underseal

Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,222 miles

both front flexable brake hoses age cracking

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine/ gearbox oil leaks

front bonnet tapped

front coil springs corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in lower ball joints

stone chips in windsreen

surface corrosion to underside of car

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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DLE 444Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DLE 444Y, 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.

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What year was DLE 444Y registered?

DLE 444Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 23 June 1983.

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