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RNG 25W

1981 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

12,654 mi
Last recorded12,654 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNG 25W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 12,654 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 12,453 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 12,279 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 12,091 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 11,859 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 11,590 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 11,144 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 10,824 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 10,536 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 10,213 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 9,838 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 9,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 9,546 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 9,181 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 9,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 8,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 8,494 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 8,147 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 7,938 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 7,687 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 7,406 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 7,123 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 7,123 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RNG 25W is a 1981 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RNG 25W, 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 RNG 25W registered?

RNG 25W is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 11 February 1981.

Is RNG 25W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNG 25W shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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