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DRP 500X

1982 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,249 mi
Last recorded84,249 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRP 500X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 84,249 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

cracks to inner wall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2010 84,239 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

cracks to inner wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2009 81,907 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion just outside perscribed area offside rear suspension

Fail 31 Jan 2009 81,899 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion just outside perscribed area offside rear suspension

Pass 6 Feb 2008 77,329 miles

both rear tyres perrishing.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 72,274 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 67,390 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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DRP 500X is a 1982 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DRP 500X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRP 500X registered?

DRP 500X is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 10 February 1982.

Is DRP 500X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRP 500X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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