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TDD 327X

1981 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,211 mi
Last recorded55,211 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDD 327X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 55,211 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 54,404 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 52,156 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,363 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion in both outersills

corrosion in offside centre undersill

corrosion in offside rear undersill

Pass 4 Feb 2012 49,667 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 49,667 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,736 miles

co near limit

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

both front wiper blads starting to wear

slight corrosion both front inner wings

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Apr 2010 48,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

both front wiper blads starting to wear

co near limit

slight corrosion both front inner wings

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,580 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 46,578 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 45,429 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 45,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 44,577 miles

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

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

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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TDD 327X is a 1981 Ford Granada in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1981 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 59,445 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 TDD 327X, 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 45 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 TDD 327X registered?

TDD 327X is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is TDD 327X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDD 327X shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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