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A310 DAJ

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,853 mi
Last recorded37,853 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA310 DAJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 37,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 36,019 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 34,957 miles

hazard switch deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2022 34,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

hazard switch deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2020 32,669 miles

Hazzard light switch faulty

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

front valance corroded

fuel tank corroded

under body covered in under seal

Fail 25 Sep 2020 32,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All 4 tyres perished

Hazzard light switch faulty

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

front valance corroded

fuel tank corroded

under body covered in under seal

Fail 17 Jul 2009 32,578 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,211 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,536 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,977 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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A310 DAJ is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A310 DAJ, 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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A310 DAJ is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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