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FKN 389Y

1983 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,742 mi
Last recorded54,742 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKN 389Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 54,742 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 54,516 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 53,325 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 May 2020 51,792 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 47,649 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 47,176 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,511 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 45,908 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 45,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,431 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,002 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread faces

Fail 28 Jul 2010 44,361 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread faces

Pass 6 May 2009 43,317 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Movement in o/s/f steering rack tiebar

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 43,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Movement in o/s/f steering rack tiebar

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

movement in steering rack detected at front wheels

n/s/f tyre tread face and sidewalls deteriorated

o/s/r tyre tread face and sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,385 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 39,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,546 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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FKN 389Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FKN 389Y, 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 FKN 389Y registered?

FKN 389Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 23 March 1983.

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