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GEV 870Y

1982 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,443 mi
Last recorded94,443 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEV 870Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 94,443 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 93,937 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 92,174 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 91,814 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 91,598 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 90,677 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 89,991 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 89,754 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,710 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 89,499 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,308 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 89,227 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,100 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 88,030 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 86,119 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,827 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 833,333 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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GEV 870Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 GEV 870Y, 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

How do I check the history of GEV 870Y?

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What year was GEV 870Y registered?

GEV 870Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 13 October 1982.

Is GEV 870Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEV 870Y shows 17 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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