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353 BRU

1984 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,359 mi
Last recorded76,359 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration353 BRU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 76,359 miles

slight corrosion to rear sills

Fail 29 May 2019 76,359 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion to rear sills

Pass 30 May 2018 76,156 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 76,153 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 73,069 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,496 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,615 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 65,073 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

towbar ball hitch missing at time off test

Pass 29 Apr 2008 62,256 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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353 BRU is a 1984 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1984 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,717 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 353 BRU, 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 42 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 353 BRU registered?

353 BRU is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 353 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 353 BRU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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