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B30 YUU

1985 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,974 mi
Last recorded64,974 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB30 YUU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,974 miles

hand brake as alot free travel

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

corroded blisters all over under vehicle

front brake balance uneven

Fail 16 Mar 2011 64,945 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corroded blister all over under vehicle

front brake balance uneven

Pass 19 Aug 2009 64,667 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 64,612 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,998 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Jul 2008 63,975 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2007 63,370 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 62,717 miles

Wiper blade marks on screen,corrosion to tailgate, front shocks soft, some corrosion in chassis and sills and floor pans, rear metal brake pipes corroding, some play in steering rack, front tie bar bushes splitting, front roll bar bushes splitting

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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B30 YUU is a 1985 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B30 YUU, 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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B30 YUU is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 18 April 1985.

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