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A340 APN

1983 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,750 mi
Last recorded39,750 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA340 APN
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,750 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres badly cracking on outer edges.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,484 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,332 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,035 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,678 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,285 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 38,285 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,036 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 38,063 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,840 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,636 miles

Nearside front suspension tie bar front bush perishing.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,287 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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A340 APN is a 1983 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A340 APN, 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 A340 APN registered?

A340 APN is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A340 APN safe to buy?

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