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A50 HVC

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,779 mi
Last recorded74,779 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA50 HVC
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 74,779 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 74,774 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes off when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 74,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres staring to perish

Pass 16 Oct 2014 74,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 74,287 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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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A50 HVC is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 A50 HVC, 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 A50 HVC registered?

A50 HVC is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 August 1983.

Is A50 HVC safe to buy?

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