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GRP 403X

1981 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,711 mi
Last recorded76,711 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRP 403X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 76,711 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 76,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 75,050 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 75,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,665 miles

centre exhaust corroded

chips in windscreen

passenger sill corroded

slight play in passenger front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Sep 2012 67,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

centre exhaust corroded

chips in windscreen

passenger sill corroded

slight play in passenger front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,934 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 66,934 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

vehicle very dry on underbody and suspension.

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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GRP 403X is a 1981 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 59,445 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 GRP 403X, 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 45 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 GRP 403X?

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What year was GRP 403X registered?

GRP 403X is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is GRP 403X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRP 403X shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GRP 403X have outstanding finance?

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