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JMV 993V

1980 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,496 mi
Last recorded74,496 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1980 Ford Granada61,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMV 993V
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 74,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 71,040 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 70,089 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,416 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,494 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,590 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 66,590 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,907 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 65,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,987 miles

Corrosion starting offside sill step just outside prescribed area.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 64,984 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion starting offside sill step just outside prescribed area.

Rear view mirror not fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,470 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Nearside front tyre wearing at edges and close to legal limit.

Offside front tyre wearing at edges.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 61,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Nearside front tyre wearing at edges and close to legal limit.

Offside front tyre wearing at edges.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,761 miles

oil leak @ gear box

surface corrosion to brake pipes

front brake inbalance

near side door mirror glass broken

Fail 22 Sep 2010 56,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake inbalance

near side door mirror glass broken

oil leak @ gear box

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,982 miles

corrosion starting @ sills

surface corrosion to brake pipes

windscreen wipers slow

Fail 21 Jul 2009 52,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion starting @ sills

surface corrosion to brake pipes

windscreen wipers slow

Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,177 miles

Front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to perish.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyres perished.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 49,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to perish.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyres perished.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,468 miles

All tyres starting to perish.

Front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to split.

Nearside front tyre close to limit.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,112 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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JMV 993V is a 1980 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 61,482 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 JMV 993V, 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 46 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JMV 993V registered?

JMV 993V is a 1980 Ford Granada, first registered on 9 April 1980.

Is JMV 993V safe to buy?

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