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XRE 989X

1982 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

9,952 mi
Last recorded9,952 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRE 989X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 9,952 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 109,439 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 108,689 miles

Slight play in tierod (Steering rack)

Pass 28 Jul 2020 8,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering joint slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play on inner steering joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 107,887 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 107,725 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 107,479 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 6,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 6,205 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 6,205 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 6,183 miles

Advise some wear to offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 105,750 miles

Advise play in steering rack reset.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 105,750 miles

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

Advise play in steering rack reset.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 104,559 miles

Advise some play to n/s and o/s steering rack.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 3,309 miles

Advise some play in steering rack.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 3,309 miles

Advise some play in steering rack.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 1,213 miles

Advise some damage to nearside front flasher lamp

Advise some play in steering rack

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

Pass 8 May 2008 98,638 miles

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

advise some damage to nearside front flasher lamp

advise some play in steering rack.

Fail 8 May 2008 98,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

advise some damage to nearside front flasher lamp

advise some play in steering rack.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 95,826 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 93,690 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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XRE 989X is a 1982 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XRE 989X, 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 XRE 989X registered?

XRE 989X is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 18 May 1982.

Is XRE 989X safe to buy?

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