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A7 OCU

1989 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Ford Granada109,460 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 OCU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2009 94,959 miles

Brake pad warning light flashing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side rear outer c.v. gaiter torn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Off side rear outer c.v. gaiter torn

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

nearside sill sections weakened by corrosion near to 30cm limits - recommend repair soon

Fail 28 Feb 2009 94,959 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Brake pad warning light flashing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower steering column Bush/Bearing worn giving movement at steering wheel

Near side movement in steering rack knuckle joint under gaiter

Near side rear outer c.v. gaiter torn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Off side rear outer c.v. gaiter torn

Oil leak

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

Off Side Excessive movement in steering rack knuckle joint under gaiter

Pass 2 Feb 2008 94,958 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 94,958 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 94,957 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 94,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 94,956 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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A7 OCU is a 1989 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 109,460 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 A7 OCU, 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 37 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A7 OCU registered?

A7 OCU is a 1989 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is A7 OCU safe to buy?

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