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B546 XWW

1984 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

93,429 mi
Last recorded93,429 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB546 XWW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 93,429 miles

all tyres starting to perish

brake pipe to offside front rusty

front brake inbalance at 24% has only just met the requirements. it would appear that bhe braking system requires adjustment or reapir

nearside front inner wing rusty

nearside rear driveshaft inner boot split

oil leak from engine

rear brake backplates and rear suspension trailing arms rusty

rear brake flexi hoses metal ends corroded

small crack to drivers door mirror , centre rear view mirror not fitted

vehicle chassis and floorpans rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2007 93,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake releasing slowly causing some inbalance

all tyres perishing

back box poorly secured to main exhaust system

brake pipe to offside front rusty

centre rear view mirror not fitted , small crack to offside door mirror

nearside front inner wing rusty

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing - replacement recommended

nearside rear driveshaft boot in poor condition

nearside rear wheelarch rusty

oil leak from engine

rear brake backplates and trailing arms corroded

rear brake flexi brake pipes metal ends slightly corroded

vehicle chassis and floorpans underside corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2007 93,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

PAS pipes poorly secured within engine bay (vibrating)

all tyres perishing

centre rear view mirror not fitted , slight crack to offside door mirror

nearside front inner wing rusty

nearside front tyre sidewall perished - replacement recommended

nearside rear driveshaft boot in poor condition

rear brake back plates corroded , rear trailing arms corroded

rear brake flexi hoses have slightly corroded metal ends

underside rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2006 93,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B546 XWW is a 1984 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 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 B546 XWW, 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.

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B546 XWW is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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