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NJL 803Y

1983 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,481 mi
Last recorded57,481 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJL 803Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 57,481 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,126 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,787 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 56,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 15 Jul 2017 58,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,311 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to os and ns rear jacking points

corrosion to rear valance

corrosion to spare wheel well

general under vehicle corrosion

some perishing and splitting to ns front tyre outer sidewall

some perishing to tread of os rear tyre

some wear to both front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 25 Jun 2015 55,881 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to os and ns rear jacking points

corrosion to rear valance

corrosion to spare wheel well

general under vehicle corrosion

some perishing and splitting to ns front tyre outer sidewall

some perishing to tread of os rear tyre

some wear to both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,027 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 55,027 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,609 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 54,609 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 53,925 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 53,925 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,083 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,302 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 50,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

light corrosion on all brake flexi ferrules

n/s mirror

o/s rear chassis corrosion

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

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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NJL 803Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NJL 803Y, 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 NJL 803Y registered?

NJL 803Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 28 February 1983.

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The MOT history for NJL 803Y shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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