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EFE 636X

1982 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,981 mi
Last recorded74,981 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFE 636X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 74,981 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 74,868 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot perrishing

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 72,816 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d type both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,550 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Both inner rack ends have play

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 71,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Both inner rack ends have play

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,783 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 64,722 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,722 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 61,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 58,845 miles

advanced corrosion in nearside gear box mount/floor

advanced corrosion in off side and near sde center chassis legs

Fail 27 Apr 2011 58,843 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

advanced corrosion in off side and near sde center chassis legs

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,781 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,351 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,080 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 53,080 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 47,899 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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EFE 636X is a 1982 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EFE 636X, 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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EFE 636X is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 April 1982.

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