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LXI 5551

1983 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,620 mi
Last recorded70,620 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXI 5551
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 70,620 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 70,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,601 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 70,600 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2011 70,575 miles

Battery insecure

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

cv boots at rear diff slight mist of oil.

Fail 5 Nov 2011 70,575 miles

Battery insecure

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

cv boots at rear diff slight mist of oil.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 70,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight oil leak

slight play o/sf steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2010 70,566 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight oil leak

slight play o/sf steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2009 70,562 miles

slight wear o/sf steering rack

Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,549 miles

slight wear on o/sf steering rack

Fail 27 Oct 2008 70,549 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight wear on o/sf steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2007 70,548 miles

slight play on o/sf steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2006 70,497 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 70,497 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

slight play on o/sf steering rack

Nail in offside front tyre

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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LXI 5551 is a 1983 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LXI 5551, 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 LXI 5551 registered?

LXI 5551 is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is LXI 5551 safe to buy?

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