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B390 XWS

1985 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,852 mi
Last recorded76,852 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB390 XWS
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,852 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 76,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,674 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 76,674 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,589 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 76,584 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2010 76,512 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 76,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,442 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,301 miles

rear chassis legs very advanced corrosion

rear top suspension mounting areas very advanced corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2007 76,008 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

drivers seat mounting area very advanced corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2007 76,008 miles

drivers seat mounting area very advanced corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2006 75,660 miles

nearside outer sill at lower seat belt mounting area advanced corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2005 75,155 miles

nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded and holed

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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B390 XWS is a 1985 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B390 XWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B390 XWS registered?

B390 XWS is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 24 June 1985.

Is B390 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B390 XWS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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