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A233 NVW

1983 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,126 mi
Last recorded10,126 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA233 NVW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 10,126 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

steering arm has slight play at rack

Pass 7 May 2022 9,398 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

propshaft centre bearing has slight wear

rear differential has slight oil mist from seals

slight oil mist from steering component

Pass 8 May 2021 9,131 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 9,131 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 8,933 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 7,889 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 6,778 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 57,801 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,811 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 53,811 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 52,807 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 50,978 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 48,586 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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A233 NVW is a 1983 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A233 NVW, 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 A233 NVW registered?

A233 NVW is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 24 August 1983.

Is A233 NVW safe to buy?

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