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YRU 434Y

1982 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,293 mi
Last recorded28,293 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRU 434Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 28,293 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 27,117 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 25,324 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 23,905 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 23,903 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,516 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 23,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YRU 434Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YRU 434Y, 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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What year was YRU 434Y registered?

YRU 434Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 2 September 1982.

Is YRU 434Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRU 434Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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