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A268 LRO

1983 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,928 mi
Last recorded38,928 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA268 LRO
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 38,928 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 38,733 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 38,496 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 38,496 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 37,437 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 37,426 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion to n/s/f lower inner arch area

Pass 23 Jul 2021 36,593 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,577 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 36,575 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2011 36,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s front bump stop deteriorated

rear exaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,326 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s front bump stop deteriorated

rear exaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,406 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 35,347 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 30,528 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,528 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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A268 LRO is a 1983 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A268 LRO, 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 A268 LRO registered?

A268 LRO is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 August 1983.

Is A268 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A268 LRO shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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