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BYJ 720Y

1982 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,599 mi
Last recorded33,599 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYJ 720Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,599 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,862 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 28,848 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise front number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2010 23,528 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 18,872 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 18,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,856 miles

general corrosion to unerside of car

slight play in steering rack

welding repairs to inner sills

Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,612 miles

advise both rear wheel arches

advise drivers side rear door

Pass 26 Apr 2006 4,412 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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BYJ 720Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 55,505 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 BYJ 720Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYJ 720Y registered?

BYJ 720Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 18 November 1982.

Is BYJ 720Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYJ 720Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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