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A178 VYF

1984 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,912 mi
Last recorded30,912 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA178 VYF
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 30,912 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2023 30,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.99 instead of 3 or less (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Comes on with brake lights (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released When headlamps are on. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 29,748 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 29,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wants resecuring on small end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak small hose at the bottom of radiator splitting ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper bleed nipple may have slight weep

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp worked when tapped (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 May 2006 29,487 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 29,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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A178 VYF is a 1984 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A178 VYF, 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 A178 VYF registered?

A178 VYF is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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