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EAV 971Y

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,477 mi
Last recorded81,477 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAV 971Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 81,477 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 80,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 79,838 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 79,304 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 78,431 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 77,433 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,383 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 76,909 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 75,675 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 74,567 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 74,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 73,598 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 72,684 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 71,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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EAV 971Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EAV 971Y, 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 EAV 971Y registered?

EAV 971Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 11 January 1983.

Is EAV 971Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAV 971Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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