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B394 VKJ

1984 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,147 mi
Last recorded99,147 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB394 VKJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 99,147 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 98,748 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2010 93,226 miles

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

advise o/s front floor corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2010 93,207 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

advise o/s front floor corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2009 90,618 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 89,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 87,812 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 86,967 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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B394 VKJ is a 1984 Ford Granada in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1984 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,717 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 B394 VKJ, 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 42 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 B394 VKJ registered?

B394 VKJ is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 23 November 1984.

Is B394 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B394 VKJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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