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MBB 580X

1982 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,950 mi
Last recorded80,950 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBB 580X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 80,950 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicle undersealed obscuring view of testable items

various brake pipes undersealed obsuring inspection

Fail 20 Jan 2017 80,950 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicle undersealed obscuring view of testable items

various brake pipes undersealed obsuring inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,950 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 80,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 80,950 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,949 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 80,920 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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MBB 580X is a 1982 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MBB 580X, 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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What year was MBB 580X registered?

MBB 580X is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 February 1982.

Is MBB 580X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBB 580X shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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