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OAR 842V

1980 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,656 mi
Last recorded91,656 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1980 Ford Granada61,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAR 842V
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 91,656 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2022 91,585 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2022 91,584 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,225 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under body sprayed under seal

Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,897 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 90,897 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,896 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 89,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 89,284 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2014 88,044 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 88,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 May 2013 87,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OAR 842V is a 1980 Ford Granada in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OAR 842V, 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 OAR 842V registered?

OAR 842V is a 1980 Ford Granada, first registered on 20 June 1980.

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