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FOO 780Y

1982 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

11,254 mi
Last recorded11,254 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOO 780Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 11,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides linkage bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

corrosion starting to form in many places

Pass 18 Mar 2019 9,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 9,169 miles

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING NOISEY. SLIGHT LEAK O/S/F SHOCKER

Pass 4 Apr 2017 7,337 miles

slightly corroded front chassis

Pass 5 May 2016 6,008 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 6,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 4,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust blowing

front propshaft coupling has broken up

Fail 2 Apr 2015 4,548 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust blowing

front propshaft coupling has broken up

Pass 24 Apr 2014 3,336 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 3,336 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 May 2011 2,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 May 2011 2,939 miles

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2010 102,015 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front suspension anti-roll-bar outer link bushes perishing

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 1,277 miles

Nearside front suspension anti-roll-bar outer link lower bush split slightly

Nearside front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front exhaust silencer to front pipe join leaking slightly

Nearside front suspension castor bar front bush perishing

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Apr 2008 99,338 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 99,336 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2007 97,218 miles

rubber fuel pipes worn near fuel pump areas.

small exhaust leaks from pipe joins.

Pass 5 May 2006 94,348 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

hydrocarbon reading high on idle speed

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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FOO 780Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FOO 780Y, 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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FOO 780Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 26 August 1982.

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