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A18 KAR

1984 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,402 mi
Last recorded53,402 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 KAR
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,402 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,396 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,391 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 53,162 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,618 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,147 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,605 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,036 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 46,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 40,089 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 39,703 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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A18 KAR is a 1984 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A18 KAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 KAR registered?

A18 KAR is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 6 June 1984.

Is A18 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 KAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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