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HTY 522W

1981 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,483 mi
Last recorded40,483 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTY 522W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,483 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 40,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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HTY 522W is a 1981 Ford Granada in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 HTY 522W, 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

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What year was HTY 522W registered?

HTY 522W is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 21 April 1981.

Is HTY 522W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTY 522W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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