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JMJ 908Y

1983 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,066 mi
Last recorded18,066 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMJ 908Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,066 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 16,691 miles

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

Oil leak

front seat belts fitted with anti retract clips

Fail 4 Aug 2011 16,691 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front seat belts fitted with anti retract clips

Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,361 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Aug 2010 16,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,997 miles

both front floor pans corroded though out side presbied area

spare wheel carrier corroded though

Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,453 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2008 15,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2007 14,928 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front brakes binding slighty

o/s/f box section corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2006 14,375 miles

General surface corosion in places

N/S/F upper balljoint dust cover split

O/S/F upper balljoint dust cover split

oil leak

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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JMJ 908Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JMJ 908Y, 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 JMJ 908Y registered?

JMJ 908Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 26 April 1983.

Is JMJ 908Y safe to buy?

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