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SMO 130Y

1982 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,056 mi
Last recorded72,056 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMO 130Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,056 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 70,927 miles

all 4 tyres perrishing

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,750 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,286 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front anti-roll bar linkage bushes all starting to deteriorate

leak around gearbox area

Fail 19 Sep 2012 70,286 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front anti-roll bar linkage bushes all starting to deteriorate

leak around gearbox area

Pass 30 Sep 2011 70,175 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 69,987 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres badly perished/cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres perished/cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2008 69,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

all four tyres perished/cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2007 68,675 miles

all four tyres are perrished

small amount of corrosion on the chassis

Pass 1 Feb 2006 68,385 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front suspension rubber bushes cracked perrished

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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SMO 130Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SMO 130Y, 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 SMO 130Y registered?

SMO 130Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is SMO 130Y safe to buy?

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