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FAC 779Y

1983 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,206 mi
Last recorded90,206 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAC 779Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 90,206 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 85,894 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all other brake pipes cannot be inspected covered with underseal

front chassis corroded

front discs corroded

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Sep 2010 85,891 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all other brake pipes cannot be inspected covered with underseal

front chassis corroded

front discs corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Dec 2006 84,361 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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FAC 779Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FAC 779Y, 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 FAC 779Y registered?

FAC 779Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 24 May 1983.

Is FAC 779Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAC 779Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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