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NRL 685X

1982 Ford Granada

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,316 mi
Last recorded79,316 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRL 685X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 79,316 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 76,541 miles

battery light/coolent light on

Pass 1 Dec 2020 74,817 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 74,797 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,033 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 72,486 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 72,239 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,952 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,665 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,289 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,852 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,504 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,345 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 68,343 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 67,231 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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NRL 685X is a 1982 Ford Granada in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 NRL 685X, 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 NRL 685X registered?

NRL 685X is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 April 1982.

Is NRL 685X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRL 685X shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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