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A456 ROU

1983 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,685 mi
Last recorded2,685 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA456 ROU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 2,685 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 2,685 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 1,728 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 99,675 miles

Slight corrosion both area wheel arches

Slight play rack offside

Fail 14 Oct 2011 99,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight corrosion both area wheel arches

Slight play rack offside

Pass 25 Nov 2010 96,951 miles

Head light patern poor

Headlight reflectors starting to corroded

Oil leaks - engine/gearbox area - diff area

Slight play offside tie rod - rack

Washers poor

Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,920 miles

both front inner wings rusty

front pannal rusty

nearside front floor pan rusty

offside rear floor rusty

offside rear outer sill rusty

tow bar rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2008 80,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 90,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 89,242 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 89,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 88,391 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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A456 ROU is a 1983 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A456 ROU, 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 A456 ROU registered?

A456 ROU is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 August 1983.

Is A456 ROU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A456 ROU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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