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TKK 870X

1981 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,222 mi
Last recorded71,222 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKK 870X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2011 71,222 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,222 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,938 miles

all tyres perishing on side walls

Fail 27 Jul 2010 67,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 23 Jan 2007 66,022 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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TKK 870X is a 1981 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 TKK 870X, 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 TKK 870X registered?

TKK 870X is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 10 September 1981.

Is TKK 870X safe to buy?

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