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JOH 801W

1981 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,399 mi
Last recorded42,399 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOH 801W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,399 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 42,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,376 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 41,376 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

noise from rear brakes.

brake pads worn.

corrosion to and around suspension components.

heavy corrosion to front chassis rails,around jacking points,outside prescribed area.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,924 miles

brakes binding slightly

corrosion to and around suspension components

corrosion to bodywork

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to floors

corrosion to front valance

corrosion to fuel tank and pipes

corrosion to sills

fluctuation to front brake readings

radiator leaking

Fail 3 Aug 2006 40,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

brakes binding slightly

corrosion to and around suspension components

corrosion to bodywork

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to floors

corrosion to front valance

corrosion to fuel tank and pipes

corrosion to sills

fluctuation to front brake readings

radiator leaking

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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JOH 801W is a 1981 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 JOH 801W, 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 JOH 801W registered?

JOH 801W is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is JOH 801W safe to buy?

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