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VRS 308X

1982 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,118 mi
Last recorded38,118 miles
Recorded on22 May 2006
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRS 308X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2006 38,118 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 38,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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VRS 308X is a 1982 Ford Granada in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VRS 308X, 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 VRS 308X registered?

VRS 308X is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 14 May 1982.

Is VRS 308X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRS 308X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRS 308X have outstanding finance?

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