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VBV 542Y

1982 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,929 mi
Last recorded75,929 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBV 542Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,929 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 75,149 miles

initial play in offside top ball joint

Fail 23 Apr 2010 75,183 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

initial play in offside top ball joint

Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,987 miles

initial corrosion on both rear flexi ends

Pass 11 Aug 2006 74,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tow ball to towing bracket insecure

wear in offside front steering rack tie arm to steering rack but not to excess

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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VBV 542Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBV 542Y, 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 VBV 542Y registered?

VBV 542Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is VBV 542Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBV 542Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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