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RGS 615W

1980 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,515 mi
Last recorded91,515 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1980 Ford Granada61,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGS 615W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2008 91,515 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 91,515 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 91,260 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 91,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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RGS 615W is a 1980 Ford Granada in White with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RGS 615W, 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 RGS 615W registered?

RGS 615W is a 1980 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is RGS 615W safe to buy?

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