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YFL 669Y

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

3,897 mi
Last recorded3,897 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFL 669Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 3,897 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 2,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 2,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,418 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 99,418 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 99,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 99,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 99,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 99,412 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 98,982 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 98,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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YFL 669Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YFL 669Y, 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 YFL 669Y registered?

YFL 669Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is YFL 669Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFL 669Y shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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