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A153 XGN

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,131 mi
Last recorded56,131 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA153 XGN
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2006 56,131 miles

corrosion on nearside front chassis and floor area but not holed at present

Fail 22 May 2006 56,103 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate starting to deteriate but not to excess at present

nearside front chassis heaverly corroded but not holed at present

outer sills have been filled but no corrosion or weiding repairs seen at present

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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A153 XGN is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A153 XGN, 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

How do I check the history of A153 XGN?

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What year was A153 XGN registered?

A153 XGN is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 November 1983.

Is A153 XGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A153 XGN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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