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VEH 216X

1981 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,440 mi
Last recorded16,440 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEH 216X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 16,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 15,537 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 14,480 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 13,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 12,985 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 12,354 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 11,685 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 11,161 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 9,945 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 8,836 miles

all tyre walls are deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2008 7,176 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 7,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 2,997 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 97,675 miles

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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VEH 216X is a 1981 Ford Granada in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VEH 216X, 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 VEH 216X registered?

VEH 216X is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is VEH 216X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEH 216X 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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