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VYA 213W

1981 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,109 mi
Last recorded53,109 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYA 213W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 53,109 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 52,901 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 52,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 51,747 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 51,747 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,711 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 51,474 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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VYA 213W is a 1981 Ford Granada in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VYA 213W, 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 VYA 213W registered?

VYA 213W is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 9 April 1981.

Is VYA 213W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYA 213W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VYA 213W have outstanding finance?

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