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DCL 515Y

1982 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,571 mi
Last recorded85,571 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCL 515Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,571 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 84,261 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

genaral surface corrosion to under side of vehicle and related suspension components

wear to rear shock absorbers

Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,862 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 83,862 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 83,840 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 83,840 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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DCL 515Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DCL 515Y, 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 DCL 515Y registered?

DCL 515Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is DCL 515Y safe to buy?

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