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CGP 604X

1981 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,468 mi
Last recorded98,468 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGP 604X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 98,468 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 97,899 miles

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

Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill centre and rear (6.1.A.1)

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake discs slightly restricted rotation

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 97,899 miles

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

Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill centre and rear (6.1.A.1)

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake discs slightly restricted rotation

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 96,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 96,750 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rust offside sill.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 96,723 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rust offside sill.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 91,649 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 91,649 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,440 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 70,418 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 63,192 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 63,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise replace both windscreen wipers.

Advise replace nearside front brake pad retaining pin.

Advise replace offside headlight reflector.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 57,888 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 57,886 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise slight exhaust leak at manifold.

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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CGP 604X is a 1981 Ford Granada in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CGP 604X, 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.

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What year was CGP 604X registered?

CGP 604X is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 19 October 1981.

Is CGP 604X safe to buy?

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