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VMX 334X

1982 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,873 mi
Last recorded42,873 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMX 334X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 42,873 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 42,528 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 42,525 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 42,285 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 42,284 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,142 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,959 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres side walls cracking on inside

Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,385 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 39,338 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 39,225 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,718 miles

Both high level stop lamps light very dimmly.

Both sides front anti-roll bar bushes to links wearing.

Both sides front tyres wearing low on tread.

Excessive travel developing on handbrake.

Nearside front wheel hub has one wheel stud broken and missing.

Pass 26 Nov 2006 30,664 miles

Both sides front suspension anti-roll bar bushes wearing.

Front windscreen cracked at nearside lower corner.

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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VMX 334X is a 1982 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VMX 334X, 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 VMX 334X registered?

VMX 334X is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is VMX 334X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMX 334X shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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