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MFB 329Y

1982 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,930 mi
Last recorded6,930 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFB 329Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 6,930 miles

Rear wheel arches rusting

Fail 10 Feb 2010 6,930 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear wheel arch corroded

slight corrosion in off side front floor / foot well area

Fail 15 Aug 2008 6,915 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear wheel arch corroded

slight corrosion in off side front floor / foot well area

Pass 15 Aug 2007 6,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion in both rear wheel arches and drivers footwell area

Pass 18 Aug 2006 6,799 miles

Emissions very near limit on 'co'

Slight corrosion on front chassis rails below front footwells

corrosion started in rear wheel arches (not yet jagged)

slight corrosion on rear chassis cross section by diff mount

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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MFB 329Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MFB 329Y, 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

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What year was MFB 329Y registered?

MFB 329Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 September 1982.

Is MFB 329Y safe to buy?

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