1983 Ford Granada 2.8L Petrol · A697 GLW
1983 Ford Granada (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1983. Recorded mileage 4,845 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD GRANADA
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A697 GLW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2023
- 4,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A697 GLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Granada (A697 GLW) between March 2023 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear inoperable (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
A697 GLW Mileage History
- 14/03/20234,842 mi
- 24/03/20234,845 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 110 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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