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VHD 500X

1982 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,100 mi
Last recorded67,100 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2007
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHD 500X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2007 67,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

been heavily underseald

both rear brake pipes tie cliped

Pass 5 Jul 2006 66,581 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nsf+osf chassis leg stc

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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VHD 500X is a 1982 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 VHD 500X, 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 VHD 500X registered?

VHD 500X is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is VHD 500X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHD 500X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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