MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,742 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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general underbody corrosion
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))
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))
Oil leak ()
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
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)
n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge
o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread faces
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
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)
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)
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FKN 389Y safe to buy?
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