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B371 OLC

1985 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,073 mi
Last recorded12,073 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB371 OLC
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 12,073 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 9,587 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear near side chassis rail holed

rear panel holed

Fail 21 Sep 2013 8,425 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r chassis rail holed

rear panle holed

Pass 17 Aug 2012 4,855 miles

Middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 3,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavy corrosion on rear n/s valance

slight engine oil leak

some early r/n/s weel arch corrosion

stainles steel outer sills fitted also s/s rear weel arch covers fitted

surface rust under rear of vehicle chassis area

Fail 27 Feb 2010 3,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavy corrosion on rear n/s valance

slight engine oil leak

some early r/n/s weel arch corrosion

stainles steel outer sills fitted also s/s rear weel arch covers fitted

surface rust under rear of vehicle chassis area

Fail 6 Feb 2010 3,951 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2006 2,560 miles

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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B371 OLC is a 1985 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,972cc 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 B371 OLC, 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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B371 OLC is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 3 April 1985.

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