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A189 UOX

1983 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,145 mi
Last recorded57,145 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA189 UOX
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,145 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front to rear sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill & surrounding area corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Park brake requirements just met

Various parts of chassis corroded & under sealed

Pass 9 Apr 2016 54,172 miles

Nearside Front inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various parts of chassis under sealed

Fail 9 Apr 2016 54,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various parts of chassis under sealed

Pass 6 May 2014 53,191 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 45,647 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,508 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,296 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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A189 UOX is a 1983 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A189 UOX, 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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What year was A189 UOX registered?

A189 UOX is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 24 August 1983.

Is A189 UOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A189 UOX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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