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A138 NHJ

1983 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

4,560 mi
Last recorded4,560 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA138 NHJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 4,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 4,535 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various welding repairs done/covered with underseal

Pass 27 Mar 2023 4,469 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

welding/repairs covered in underseal

Fail 16 Mar 2023 4,462 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has small cracks in inner wall

Pass 9 Sep 2021 4,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 4,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 4,285 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 4,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 4,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti rollbar D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box jiont (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Aug 2016 4,272 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 4,251 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 4,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 3,989 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 3,499 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 2,769 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 2,235 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 1,754 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 1,002 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 1,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 481 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 99,926 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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A138 NHJ is a 1983 Ford Granada in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NHJ, 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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A138 NHJ is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 25 August 1983.

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