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WPU 38W

1981 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,172 mi
Last recorded19,172 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPU 38W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2013 19,172 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,153 miles

Rear tyres perished

Front tyres perished

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,083 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,922 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,873 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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WPU 38W is a 1981 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WPU 38W, 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 WPU 38W registered?

WPU 38W is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is WPU 38W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPU 38W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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