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NMD 826X

1981 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,127 mi
Last recorded55,127 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMD 826X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 55,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2026 55,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Below brake master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2025 53,626 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 53,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 51,223 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 49,080 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,056 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 48,997 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,722 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 48,134 miles

slight corrossion on offside chassis rail.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,076 miles

all front antiroll bar bush's deteriorated (splitting)

axle oil leak

battery insecure

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

heavy corrosion to chassis

signs of water leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,646 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leaks to :- Engine - Gearbox - Rear axle

Rear end damage - boot lid - bumper - rear panel

Fail 6 Apr 2011 47,645 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leaks to :- Engine - Gearbox - Rear axle

Rear end damage - boot lid - bumper - rear panel

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,311 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 47,311 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Off side front tyre showing signs of age cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,132 miles

Battery is not fully secured

Corrosion to Off side front chassis rail

Fail 23 Feb 2009 47,132 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Battery is not fully secured

Corrosion to Off side front chassis rail

Pass 21 Feb 2008 46,589 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

slight corrosion to off side front chassis

slight wear to off side front steering tie rod

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 20 Feb 2008 46,589 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery not secured

oil leak

slight corrosion to off side front chassis

slight wear to off side front steering tie rod

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,545 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 46,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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NMD 826X is a 1981 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NMD 826X, 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 NMD 826X registered?

NMD 826X is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 19 August 1981.

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