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1982 FORD GRANADA2.8L Petrol

AFV 550Y

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1982 FORD GRANADA is a Petrol vehicle with a 2792cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 74,165.

MOT
Expired
Expires 24/05/2023
Tax
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
1982
Engine
2792cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1982 Ford Granada passed its most recent MOT on 25 May 2022 at 74,165 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the time of that test. The single clean pass gives no evidence of worsening faults or recurring mechanical issues across the available history. The odometer shows 74,165 miles against roughly 44 years of age, an average of about 1,686 miles per year. This is low for a vehicle of this period and suggests either light seasonal use or extended periods in storage. The record contains just one entry, so no rapid accumulation or notable gaps between tests can be measured beyond the four-year void since the last examination. A buyer should treat the 2022 pass as a snapshot rather than current proof of condition. Standing time typical of low mileage often allows corrosion to develop on structural members, sills, and suspension mounting points unseen by a four-year-old test. Rubber components such as suspension bushes, brake hoses, and tyres may have degraded through age rather than wear. Given the Granada has not faced an MOT since May 2022, a physical inspection must check brake disc condition, caliper freedom, exhaust integrity, and underbody rust before any road use. The clean advisory list from that test offers no prior warnings to track, so all original-age systems carry unknown risk today.

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Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1982 Ford Granada passed its most recent MOT on 25 May 2022 at 74,165 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the time of that test. The single clean pass gives no evidence of worsening faults or recurring mechanical issues across the available history. The odometer shows 74,165 miles against roughly 44 years of age, an average of about 1,686 miles per year. This is low for a vehicle of this period and suggests either light seasonal use or extended periods in storage. The record contains just one entry, so no rapid accumulation or notable gaps between tests can be measured beyond the four-year void since the last examination. A buyer should treat the 2022 pass as a snapshot rather than current proof of condition. Standing time typical of low mileage often allows corrosion to develop on structural members, sills, and suspension mounting points unseen by a four-year-old test. Rubber components such as suspension bushes, brake hoses, and tyres may have degraded through age rather than wear. Given the Granada has not faced an MOT since May 2022, a physical inspection must check brake disc condition, caliper freedom, exhaust integrity, and underbody rust before any road use. The clean advisory list from that test offers no prior warnings to track, so all original-age systems carry unknown risk today.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1982 Ford Granada (AFV 550Y) has a recorded MOT history spanning from May 2022 to May 2022, with 1 MOT test on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Ford has a 100% success rate (1 passes and 0 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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