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LLL 781V

1980 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,939 mi
Last recorded86,939 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Granada61,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLL 781V
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 86,939 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 86,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner tube fitted to tubeless tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner tube fitted to tubeless tyre

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 85,024 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 82,666 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 80,868 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface crosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 80,778 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 80,532 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 78,753 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 77,205 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 75,243 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 72,672 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 70,281 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,133 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,359 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,690 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 65,099 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 64,674 miles

Both front tyres worn slighty on inner edges

Both rear tyres showing signs of perrishing

Pass 18 Apr 2007 63,922 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 63,255 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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LLL 781V is a 1980 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 LLL 781V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LLL 781V registered?

LLL 781V is a 1980 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is LLL 781V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLL 781V shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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