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VEW 282X

1982 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,630 mi
Last recorded49,630 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEW 282X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,630 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 49,630 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,332 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear TYRES PERISHED

Fail 20 Jul 2016 49,303 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure light pressure and rear brakes stop working (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam + aim not checked (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre very perihed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres perished

brake pad warning light on

Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,875 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pad warning light on

front prop coupling deteriorated

nsf tyre perished

Fail 21 Jul 2015 48,868 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pad warning light on

front prop coupling deteriorated

fuel cap locked not tested

nsf tyre perished

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,707 miles

Oil leak from gearbox bell housing, poss input shaft oil seal.

Oil leak from rear propshaft oil seal.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 45,993 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 842 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing starting to wear

Pass 13 May 2009 99,864 miles

rear exhuast has temp repair

Pass 5 Jun 2008 97,486 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 97,481 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake warning light on unable to find a problem on test

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2007 92,920 miles

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

imbalance on front and rear brakes just passed

Fail 6 Jun 2007 92,920 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

imbalance on front and rear brakes just passed

Pass 10 Feb 2006 88,841 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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VEW 282X is a 1982 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VEW 282X, 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 VEW 282X registered?

VEW 282X is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 7 April 1982.

Is VEW 282X safe to buy?

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