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EAB 909W

1981 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,950 mi
Last recorded52,950 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAB 909W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 52,950 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 52,945 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 52,941 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 53,934 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,484 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 52,668 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 52,668 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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EAB 909W is a 1981 Ford Granada in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAB 909W, 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

How do I check the history of EAB 909W?

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What year was EAB 909W registered?

EAB 909W is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is EAB 909W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAB 909W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EAB 909W have outstanding finance?

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