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TEP 478Y

1983 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,142 mi
Last recorded71,142 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEP 478Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 71,142 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 71,142 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 71,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,572 miles

beam benders fitted to head lamps prior to m o t

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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TEP 478Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TEP 478Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TEP 478Y registered?

TEP 478Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 24 May 1983.

Is TEP 478Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEP 478Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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