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XPA 173Y

1982 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,940 mi
Last recorded29,940 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPA 173Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,940 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 29,900 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle has rear surface corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,500 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,040 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,314 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 27,314 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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XPA 173Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XPA 173Y, 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

How do I check the history of XPA 173Y?

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What year was XPA 173Y registered?

XPA 173Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 6 September 1982.

Is XPA 173Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPA 173Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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