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EWU 281Y

1982 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,015 mi
Last recorded43,015 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWU 281Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2023 43,015 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 42,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 40,547 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 35,140 miles

both sills slight corroded

n/s/f inner wing slight corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 35,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 35,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,093 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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EWU 281Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 EWU 281Y, 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 EWU 281Y registered?

EWU 281Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is EWU 281Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWU 281Y shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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