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SPH 241X

1981 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,864 mi
Last recorded99,864 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPH 241X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 99,864 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 99,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 99,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 98,999 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 98,158 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 97,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 96,914 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 96,348 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 95,813 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 95,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 93,545 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,220 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 92,149 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 91,578 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underseal applied to underneath of vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2015 91,578 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underseal applied to underneath of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2013 91,608 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,408 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 91,287 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 91,027 miles

battery insecure.

underside heavily undersealed.

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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SPH 241X is a 1981 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SPH 241X, 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 SPH 241X registered?

SPH 241X is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 4 December 1981.

Is SPH 241X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPH 241X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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