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RLY 142W

1981 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,441 mi
Last recorded60,441 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLY 142W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,441 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,438 miles

all brake back plates rusty

slight corrosion to all suspension components

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 60,434 miles

surface rust to off side and nearside front chassis

surface rust to rear sub frame and coil springs

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,432 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outer sills and chassis rusty

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,430 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 60,428 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,428 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 60,416 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 60,413 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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RLY 142W is a 1981 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RLY 142W, 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 RLY 142W registered?

RLY 142W is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 3 February 1981.

Is RLY 142W safe to buy?

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