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WWB 527Y

1982 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

23,924 mi
Last recorded23,924 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWB 527Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 23,924 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 23,924 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 23,809 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 23,501 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner /outer sill/ (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 23,501 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner /outer sill/ (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 23,039 miles

o/s/f exaust manifold has slight blow

Pass 1 Jul 2014 22,824 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 22,824 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,107 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 22,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,939 miles

Boot struts U/S

Crack on nearside rear lamp unit

Drive belts squeaky

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside and nearside front anti-roll bar rubbers perished

Offside and nearside rear shocker lower bushes perished

Oil leak

Propshaft doughnut split and worn

Warning lights on roof console (brake pad? and low coolant?)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 21,903 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Boot struts U/S

Crack on nearside rear lamp unit

Drive belts squeaky

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside and nearside front anti-roll bar rubbers perished

Offside and nearside rear shocker lower bushes perished

Oil leak

Propshaft doughnut split and worn

Rear exhaust hanger (body side) corroded and broken

Warning lights on roof console (brake pad? and low coolant?)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,187 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 21,187 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,394 miles

underbody corroded but not to excess

Fail 29 Jun 2010 20,394 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

underbody corroded but not to excess

Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,724 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 18,713 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

corrosion to both inner sills but not within a prescribed area

various oil leaks

various points of corrosion throughout - nothing yet excessive in prescribed areas

Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,631 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

rear inner wing has some corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2008 18,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

rear inner wing has some corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2008 18,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

rear inner wing has some corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,241 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 18,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 17,966 miles

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

all under side heavily shulzed all brake pipes greased and shulzed

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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WWB 527Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WWB 527Y, 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.

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WWB 527Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 14 October 1982.

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