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RYL 339Y

1983 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

94,600 mi
Last recorded94,600 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYL 339Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 94,600 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear ferrules corroding (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 94,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear ferrules corroding (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,504 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 94,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,167 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 94,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 93,872 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 93,870 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,611 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 93,610 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 93,197 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 93,197 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 92,790 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 92,789 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 92,362 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 92,360 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 91,839 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 91,032 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 91,032 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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RYL 339Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 RYL 339Y, 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 RYL 339Y registered?

RYL 339Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 28 July 1983.

Is RYL 339Y safe to buy?

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