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A138 LRO

1983 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,351 mi
Last recorded12,351 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA138 LRO
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 12,351 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2017 12,271 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Covered in grease wax oil! (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Coated in wax oil/underseal (6.1.A.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 12,271 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Covered in grease wax oil! (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Coated in wax oil/underseal (6.1.A.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 11,652 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r sills soft

Pass 1 Jul 2015 11,420 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 10,696 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 10,696 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 10,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 102,266 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 10,266 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A138 LRO is a 1983 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A138 LRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A138 LRO registered?

A138 LRO is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 18 August 1983.

Is A138 LRO safe to buy?

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