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CUY 431W

1981 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,476 mi
Last recorded85,476 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUY 431W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 85,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 85,472 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 83,208 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 83,208 miles

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

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2007 82,565 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 82,565 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 81,813 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 81,577 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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CUY 431W is a 1981 Ford Granada in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CUY 431W, 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 CUY 431W registered?

CUY 431W is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 9 March 1981.

Is CUY 431W safe to buy?

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