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BOO 714X

1981 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,938 mi
Last recorded75,938 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOO 714X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 75,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 75,938 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 75,938 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 75,937 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 75,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 75,937 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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BOO 714X is a 1981 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 59,445 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 BOO 714X, 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 45 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 BOO 714X registered?

BOO 714X is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BOO 714X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOO 714X shows 6 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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