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OHT 493Y

1983 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,611 mi
Last recorded89,611 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHT 493Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 89,611 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 89,417 miles

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

Front both brakes have very slight restricted movement

Rear rear wheel arches have corrosion

Pass 24 Dec 2016 88,376 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear and offside rear outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,350 miles

1 both rear wheel arches corroded

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 26 May 2009 86,318 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

1 both rear wheel arches corroded

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 78,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 76,715 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 76,349 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 76,349 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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OHT 493Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OHT 493Y, 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.

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What year was OHT 493Y registered?

OHT 493Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 April 1983.

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