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VKL 501X

1982 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,742 mi
Last recorded76,742 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKL 501X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 76,742 miles

o/s/f chassis corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2019 73,491 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,141 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 71,041 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 70,595 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 70,592 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 70,334 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 70,333 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VKL 501X is a 1982 Ford Granada in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKL 501X, 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 VKL 501X registered?

VKL 501X is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 11 January 1982.

Is VKL 501X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKL 501X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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