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XWV 395Y

1983 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,266 mi
Last recorded27,266 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWV 395Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 27,266 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 26,944 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 26,514 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 26,422 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 26,422 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 inch fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 25,814 miles

Offside Front steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 26 Aug 2017 25,287 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 25,287 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,970 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 24,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,680 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 22,702 miles

all tyres begining to perish.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,959 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 21,680 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 21,679 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 20,185 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 20,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 20,010 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 20,010 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside front & rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,585 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 17,415 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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XWV 395Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 53,970 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 XWV 395Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XWV 395Y registered?

XWV 395Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 9 June 1983.

Is XWV 395Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWV 395Y shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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