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B34 OLD

1985 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,524 mi
Last recorded84,524 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB34 OLD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner track arm has play

rear view mirror missing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,776 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion starting in many suspention units

Fail 22 Jun 2011 83,774 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion starting in many suspention units

Pass 6 Jul 2006 83,745 miles

hydrocarbons on the limit,

play in offside end of steering rack on the limit,limited vision,advise renewal

slight blow from near side rear exhaust

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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B34 OLD is a 1985 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B34 OLD, 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 B34 OLD registered?

B34 OLD is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 27 March 1985.

Is B34 OLD safe to buy?

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