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VGC 1W

1980 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,494 mi
Last recorded56,494 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1980 Ford Granada61,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGC 1W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 56,494 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 14 Nov 2016 56,494 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing lower attachment missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing lower attachment missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Oct 2015 56,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,408 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,179 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 44,172 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 38,539 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 36,858 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,858 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,337 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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VGC 1W is a 1980 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 61,482 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 VGC 1W, 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 46 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 VGC 1W registered?

VGC 1W is a 1980 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is VGC 1W safe to buy?

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