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KTW 763Y

1983 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,943 mi
Last recorded95,943 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTW 763Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 95,943 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 May 2023 95,943 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 94,641 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,144 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack leaking at pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 93,347 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 91,848 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 91,848 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,714 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,836 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 88,688 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 86,522 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 85,801 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 85,077 miles

All brake pipes heavly greased unable to fully inspect

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2011 84,637 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 84,012 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 83,224 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 81,920 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 81,918 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 80,823 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 80,799 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise both wipers split

advise off side front chassis+floor corroded slight

Fail 23 May 2006 80,154 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2006 80,154 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

battery insecure

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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KTW 763Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KTW 763Y, 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 KTW 763Y registered?

KTW 763Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 18 April 1983.

Is KTW 763Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTW 763Y shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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