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A228 RTM

1984 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,226 mi
Last recorded86,226 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA228 RTM
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 86,226 miles

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 86,226 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 85,084 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 83,338 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 80,945 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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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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