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FBM 133Y

1982 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

280,415 mi
Last recorded280,415 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBM 133Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 280,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle rusty but not structualy impaired

Pass 29 Aug 2023 275,021 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,498 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 69,618 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,550 miles

slight corrosion offside and nearside inner wheel arches

slight corrosion rear cross member

Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,036 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 58,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,028 miles

offside rear jacking point starting to rust

Fail 14 Aug 2018 52,028 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear jacking point starting to rust

Pass 15 Aug 2017 45,522 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 45,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 39,792 miles

this car has corrotion in several places on the frount vavance and lower front wings

Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,716 miles

heavy corrosion to whole underside of car and sills and rear valance and front valance

Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,574 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 19,570 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,843 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 105,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,150 miles

Oil level low (oil light on)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 195,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil level low (oil light on)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 84,613 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 84,613 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,750 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 72,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,285 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 59,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,493 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,440 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 7,689 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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FBM 133Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FBM 133Y, 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 FBM 133Y registered?

FBM 133Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 28 September 1982.

Is FBM 133Y safe to buy?

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