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FHD 776Y

1983 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,081 mi
Last recorded9,081 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHD 776Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 9,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 9,037 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

excessive play in steering rack end ball joint

Pass 4 May 2019 8,957 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 8,879 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 8,757 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 8,702 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 8,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 8,584 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre has crack to inner side wall

slight leak to rear diff

steeriing rack shaft has slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2013 8,403 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 8,319 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 8,135 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 7,983 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 7,806 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 7,468 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 7,084 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 6,814 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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FHD 776Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FHD 776Y, 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 FHD 776Y registered?

FHD 776Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 19 May 1983.

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The MOT history for FHD 776Y shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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