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STF 155Y

1982 Ford Granada

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,299 mi
Last recorded21,299 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTF 155Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,299 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and of winter type

Both registration lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2012 21,269 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres are perished and of winter type

Both registration lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,952 miles

engine smokes on starting

extensive welding repairs have been carried out on this vehicle and repairs have been heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2010 17,966 miles

ADVISE BODYWORK RUSTY

ADVISE EXHAUST SMOKE

ADVISE SUSPECT BAFFLES LOOSE IN EXHAUST SYSTEM

ADVISE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,241 miles

ADVISE BODYWORK GETTING RUSTY

ADVISE ENGINE MOUNTINGS GETTING SOFT

ADVISE ENGINE SMOKE

ADVISE EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THIS VEHICLE

Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,747 miles

ENGINE SMOKING SLIGHTLY AT IDLE

Fail 10 Sep 2008 14,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE SMOKING SLIGHTLY AT IDLE

Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,169 miles

AREA BEHIND REAR OF O/S OUTER SILL GETTING RUSTY

SMALL RUST HOLE IN N/S FRONT FLOOR PANEL

Fail 19 Sep 2007 14,169 miles

AREA BEHIND REAR OF O/S OUTER SILL GETTING RUSTY

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

SMALL RUST HOLE IN N/S FRONT FLOOR PANEL

Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,105 miles

ADVISE REPLACE O/S AND N/S REAR BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE RUST HOLE IN N/S FRONT FLOOR/SILL

Pass 20 Sep 2005 11,479 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 11,479 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

blue smoke in exhaust, front brake hoses perishing,front tyres worn, nsf inner sill rust, some free play os steering rack

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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STF 155Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 STF 155Y, 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.

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What year was STF 155Y registered?

STF 155Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 27 October 1982.

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