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WCU 965Y

1982 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2772cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,302 mi
Last recorded31,302 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCU 965Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,772cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 31,302 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front sharp edge covered by tape

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

door handle operation incorrect drivers

light lamp backs corroded both

Fail 15 Feb 2024 31,278 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front sharp edge covered by tape

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

door handle operation incorrect drivers

light lamp backs corroded both

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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WCU 965Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,772cc 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 WCU 965Y, 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 WCU 965Y registered?

WCU 965Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is WCU 965Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCU 965Y 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.

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