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MMU 950X

1981 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,413 mi
Last recorded92,413 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMU 950X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 92,413 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 91,724 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 91,718 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 91,695 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 91,628 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 91,622 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,536 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 91,094 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,683 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 90,784 miles

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

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

slight corrotion nearside chassis rail below nearside front seat

Pass 14 May 2010 90,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Propshaft component defective

many sharpe accessories fitted to exterior.

Fail 7 May 2010 90,642 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

many sharpe accessories fitted to exterior.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 90,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 90,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2007 89,984 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded but not within perscribed areas

Pass 1 Jun 2006 88,556 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 86,443 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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MMU 950X is a 1981 Ford Granada in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MMU 950X, 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.

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What year was MMU 950X registered?

MMU 950X is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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