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HVW 522Y

1983 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,217 mi
Last recorded65,217 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVW 522Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 65,217 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security flexing when jacked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 64,727 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Feb 2023 64,255 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 64,249 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,400 miles

Nearside Rear park brake just met rquired limits may need adjustment or relacement

Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,254 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,519 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre wall (inner) cracked.

rear exhaust silecer deteriated.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 61,823 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 61,488 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,488 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,034 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,129 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 60,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 59,193 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 59,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 58,610 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,764 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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HVW 522Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HVW 522Y, 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 HVW 522Y registered?

HVW 522Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 19 January 1983.

Is HVW 522Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVW 522Y shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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