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WLL 803X

1981 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,467 mi
Last recorded71,467 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLL 803X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 71,467 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 175/80R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 175/80R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 71,073 miles

Front registration plate slight damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 70,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 69,835 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 69,835 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small clip (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,259 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,574 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 67,706 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,443 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front chassis corrding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,352 miles

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

corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on nearside under vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,333 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,589 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,606 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 59,602 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,809 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 55,865 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 54,053 miles

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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WLL 803X is a 1981 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1981 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 59,445 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 WLL 803X, 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 45 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 WLL 803X registered?

WLL 803X is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 November 1981.

Is WLL 803X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLL 803X shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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