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EGJ 808X

1982 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,762 mi
Last recorded54,762 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGJ 808X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 mounting bushs (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,638 miles

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

n/s/r drive shaft gaitor slight split

slight corrsion to n/s/f floor

Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,221 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrsion to both rear arches

Fail 14 Jan 2014 44,190 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrsion to both rear arches

Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,507 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,636 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 30,636 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,107 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 22,097 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 16,123 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear inner cv joint bolt loose

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Fail 19 May 2009 16,123 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear inner cv joint bolt loose

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 17 May 2008 6,212 miles

N/S & O/S/F Chassis starting to corrode.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 966 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front chassis rails corroding.

front brake balance high (but within limits).

n/s/f tyre nearing limit.

n/s/r tyre wearing

slight blow from centre to rear exhaust joint.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 956 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EGJ 808X is a 1982 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EGJ 808X, 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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EGJ 808X is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 22 February 1982.

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