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THL 86Y

1983 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,092 mi
Last recorded18,092 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHL 86Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 18,092 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 16,721 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 16,114 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 15,975 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 15,800 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 15,496 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 15,394 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 15,325 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,276 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,227 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,134 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 15,033 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 14,888 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 14,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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THL 86Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 THL 86Y, 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 THL 86Y registered?

THL 86Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 24 January 1983.

Is THL 86Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for THL 86Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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