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CGY 520Y

1982 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,499 mi
Last recorded139,499 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGY 520Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 139,499 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 36,027 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 36,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front chassis rails corroded

brake warning light on

nearside and offside chassis corroded (not within prescribed area)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,749 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 34,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 28,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread area

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,083 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread area

Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,009 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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CGY 520Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CGY 520Y, 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 CGY 520Y registered?

CGY 520Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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