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A25 VAF

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,270 mi
Last recorded43,270 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 VAF
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 43,270 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 42,855 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 42,259 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 41,920 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 41,520 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 41,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 40,822 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,518 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,380 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 39,372 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 39,157 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,986 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 38,093 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A25 VAF is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A25 VAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A25 VAF registered?

A25 VAF is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A25 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 VAF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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