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A187 OPW

1984 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,024 mi
Last recorded19,024 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA187 OPW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 19,024 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 19,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some corrosion to the underside

Pass 24 Jun 2019 17,062 miles

Vehicle appears to have been stood

Pass 13 Jan 2017 13,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKED OUTER SIDEWALL

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE CRACKED OUTER SIDEWALL

Offside Rear Inner CV BOOT SLIGHT GREASE-UNABLE TO FIND SPLIT

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 11,449 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2014 9,465 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 9,072 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 9,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 7,076 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 6,156 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 6,152 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 6,152 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 6,100 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 6,076 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKS AND OFF SIDE FRONT AND NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE

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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A187 OPW is a 1984 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A187 OPW, 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 A187 OPW registered?

A187 OPW is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A187 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A187 OPW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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