MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front damage to number plate
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
corrosion at bulkhead area n/s front
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front damage to number plate
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
corrosion at bulkhead area n/s front
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RTB 281Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 RTB 281Y, 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 RTB 281Y registered?
RTB 281Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 14 March 1983.
Is RTB 281Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for RTB 281Y shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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