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B288 FFL

1985 Ford Granada

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,136 mi
Last recorded82,136 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB288 FFL
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2006 82,136 miles

slight play in o/s/f suspension

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

prop shaft joint slightly cracked

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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B288 FFL is a 1985 Ford Granada in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 58,205 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 B288 FFL, 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 41 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B288 FFL registered?

B288 FFL is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 June 1985.

Is B288 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B288 FFL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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