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FIB 7446

1982 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,511 mi
Last recorded2,511 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 7446
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 2,511 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuation

Nearside front inner wing corroded

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Outer sills corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Apr 2011 2,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Both front suspension arms corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuation

Nearside front inner wing corroded

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Outer sills corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2010 811 miles

Exhaust joints leaking slightly

Exhaust rear hanger cracking

Front brake discs corroded

Front track control arm bushes cracking

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear door not opening

Offside rear sill corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2010 811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear sill corroded

Exhaust joints leaking slightly

Exhaust rear hanger cracking

Front brake discs corroded

Front track control arm bushes cracking

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear door not opening

Fail 17 Mar 2009 99,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 99,981 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 98,901 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 98,544 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 97,679 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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FIB 7446 is a 1982 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FIB 7446, 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 FIB 7446 registered?

FIB 7446 is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is FIB 7446 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIB 7446 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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