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VKC 414V

1980 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,888 mi
Last recorded45,888 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1980 Ford Granada61,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKC 414V
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,888 miles

f/o/s headlamp slight damage

front anti-roll bar links bushes perished

Fail 1 Mar 2011 45,883 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

f/o/s headlamp slight damage

front anti-roll bar links bushes perished

Pass 29 Dec 2009 44,179 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,630 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 43,630 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Centre Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Inner Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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VKC 414V is a 1980 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKC 414V, 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.

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What year was VKC 414V registered?

VKC 414V is a 1980 Ford Granada, first registered on 20 March 1980.

Is VKC 414V safe to buy?

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