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A212 ADP

1983 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

86,960 mi
Last recorded86,960 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA212 ADP
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 86,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Kick Panel / Inner Wing Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear Metal Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Floor To Kick Panel / Inner Wing Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 86,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear /at the rear (marked ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Closing sill has marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti roll bar link ,bushes split .

Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,878 miles

Fuel Tank Strap Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 86,878 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel Tank To Filter Clips Corroded Away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Suspect N/S Rocker Cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached Tie Bar Bush Disintergrated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Tank Strap Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Bar Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 86,828 miles

Corrosion front sub-frame /lower suspension arms .

Engine oil leaks .

Pass 16 Dec 2019 86,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 86,625 miles

offside & nearside front tyres are worn on the outer edges

Fail 27 Dec 2018 86,625 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside & nearside front tyres are worn on the outer edges

Pass 18 Dec 2017 86,397 miles

Front lower suspension arms are corroded

Fuel filter is badly corroded

Headlights are dull

Offside front lower ball joint gaiter split

Severe engine oil leaks

Fail 18 Dec 2017 86,397 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front lower suspension arms are corroded

Fuel filter is badly corroded

Headlights are dull

Offside front lower ball joint gaiter split

Severe engine oil leaks

Pass 15 Dec 2016 86,251 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 85,805 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2015 85,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 85,572 miles

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

rear brakes have imbalance

Fail 29 Jan 2015 85,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear brakes have imbalance

Pass 5 Feb 2014 85,254 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 85,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 85,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,044 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 84,675 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 84,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,117 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 83,791 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 83,498 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 83,440 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 83,440 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

wrong size bolt fitted to o/s/f/ lower ball joit

Pass 9 May 2006 82,872 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 82,731 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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A212 ADP is a 1983 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 A212 ADP, 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 A212 ADP registered?

A212 ADP is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 December 1983.

Is A212 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A212 ADP shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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