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FAT 37Y

1982 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,198 mi
Last recorded27,198 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAT 37Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,198 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 27,198 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,945 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,269 miles

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,269 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,246 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 39,246 miles

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

o/s mirror cracked

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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FAT 37Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FAT 37Y, 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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What year was FAT 37Y registered?

FAT 37Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 21 September 1982.

Is FAT 37Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAT 37Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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