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RAR 646W

1980 Ford Granada

Gold Diesel 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,083 mi
Last recorded5,083 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1980 Ford Granada61,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAR 646W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 5,083 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 4,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 1,613 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 98,320 miles

offside rear sill started surface corrosion.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 95,731 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 95,731 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 94,802 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 93,421 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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RAR 646W is a 1980 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RAR 646W, 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 RAR 646W registered?

RAR 646W is a 1980 Ford Granada, first registered on 7 August 1980.

Is RAR 646W safe to buy?

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