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GEL 584Y

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,833 mi
Last recorded59,833 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 584Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,833 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,321 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,838 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 52,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 48,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2010 42,240 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 42,202 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2009 40,224 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 40,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2008 33,754 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 33,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2007 22,135 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 17,671 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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GEL 584Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GEL 584Y, 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 GEL 584Y registered?

GEL 584Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 22 April 1983.

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