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YFJ 616X

1982 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,453 mi
Last recorded94,453 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFJ 616X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 94,453 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 94,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 90,208 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2007 90,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 84,607 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

bumper insecure

non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front anti-roll bar bushes slight split

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

steering coupling slight split

Pass 14 Jun 2006 84,607 miles

battery insecure

bumper insecure

non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front anti-roll bar bushes slight split

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

steering coupling slight split

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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YFJ 616X is a 1982 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YFJ 616X, 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 YFJ 616X registered?

YFJ 616X is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 April 1982.

Is YFJ 616X safe to buy?

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