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PNY 971Y

1982 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,326 mi
Last recorded66,326 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNY 971Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 66,326 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,309 miles

corrosion in o/s and n/s front inner wing

Fail 12 Jul 2011 66,306 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both rear brake flexy feruls corroded =m all four coil springs corroded/peeling = some play both front wheel bearings

frfont reg plate cracked = o/s/f head light reflector start to deteriorate = some corrosion/peeling o/s/f inner wing = engine oil leaks =m n/s/f brake flexy feruls corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2009 66,278 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,710 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 65,185 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 65,183 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 64,580 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 64,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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PNY 971Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PNY 971Y, 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 PNY 971Y registered?

PNY 971Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 August 1982.

Is PNY 971Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNY 971Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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