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A259 MHC

1984 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,384 mi
Last recorded80,384 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA259 MHC
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 80,384 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 80,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush clamp loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 79,933 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 79,928 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 79,925 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,922 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,911 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,826 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,592 miles

rear part of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,178 miles

nearside rear worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,804 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 77,962 miles

Brake servo damp.

Front anti-roll bar link bushes perished.

Gearbox output shaft seal leaking.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Raer flexable brake hose ferrules corroded.

Rear differential pinion oil seal leaking.

Rear of nearside inner sill rusty.

Slight rusting to both doorsteps.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 77,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no. plate cracked

nsf position lamp dim

Fail 18 Sep 2008 77,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no. plate cracked

nsf position lamp dim

Pass 14 Sep 2007 75,917 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 73,671 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 71,238 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 71,238 miles

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

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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A259 MHC is a 1984 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A259 MHC, 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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A259 MHC is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 24 April 1984.

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