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B496 OOY

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,897 mi
Last recorded91,897 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB496 OOY
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 91,897 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,797 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 91,600 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 90,533 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 90,142 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 89,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 89,510 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 88,582 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 88,178 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 88,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B496 OOY is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B496 OOY, 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 B496 OOY registered?

B496 OOY is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 9 May 1985.

Is B496 OOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B496 OOY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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