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A283 FDG

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,283 mi
Last recorded84,283 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA283 FDG
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 84,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 May 2024 84,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 78,620 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 76,228 miles

n/s brake light dull

Pass 1 Aug 2020 70,476 miles

slight cracking to all tyres

Pass 2 Jun 2018 70,330 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,615 miles

under seal under chassis every where

Pass 12 Sep 2016 68,490 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,072 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,556 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,919 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 63,919 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,158 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside chassis rail slight corroion.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,539 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,555 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,449 miles

n/s/r outer sill rusting

Pass 8 Sep 2008 58,935 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 58,412 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 58,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 58,236 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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A283 FDG is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A283 FDG, 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 A283 FDG registered?

A283 FDG is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 9 September 1983.

Is A283 FDG safe to buy?

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