MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front chassis rail slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential casing damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front chassis rail slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential casing damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre prop shaft support bearing slight movement
front prop shaft coupling slightly deteriorated
gearbox damp/oil leak
rear diff damp/oil leak
slight movement in offside front inner steering arm
centre prop shaft coupling slightly deteriorated
front prop shaft coupling slightly deteriorated
nearside + offside front suspension arm bush's slightly deteriorated
nearside rear handbrake performance just making requirement
slight movement in offside front inner steering arm/rack
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A228 RTM is a 1984 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 A228 RTM, 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 A228 RTM registered?
A228 RTM is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 March 1984.
Is A228 RTM safe to buy?
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