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B470 TVG

1985 Ford Granada

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

538 mi
Last recorded538 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB470 TVG
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2023 538 miles

Nearside Front and rear door damaged but can be opened and closed

Pass 18 Jun 2022 470 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 345 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 221 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 161 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 99,737 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 99,347 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 98,989 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 98,799 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 98,530 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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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B470 TVG is a 1985 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B470 TVG, 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 B470 TVG registered?

B470 TVG is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 15 February 1985.

Is B470 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B470 TVG shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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