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B640 WAH

1985 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,343 mi
Last recorded29,343 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB640 WAH
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 29,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 28,664 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension and structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,385 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Steering rack end

Pass 20 Jul 2016 26,514 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside inner rack end has slight play

Fail 20 Jul 2016 26,514 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside inner rack end has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2015 25,429 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 25,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 23,046 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2014 23,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 15,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch (not in load bearing area or adversly effect steering or braking)

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,349 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 105,517 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 9,737 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 9,731 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 4,128 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 4,128 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 97,841 miles

Corrosion offside and nearside rear undersills.No perforation at time of test.

Exhaust corroding.

Screen damage Zone A

Fail 20 Jun 2008 97,834 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Corrosion offside and nearside rear undersills.No perforation at time of test.

Exhaust corroding.

Screen damage Zone A

Pass 22 Jun 2007 93,911 miles

Exhaust blow at centre pipe.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside reflector corroding.

Screen damage ZONE A.

Signs of water leak at pump.

Some corrosion evident ,nearside and offside sill panels.

Fail 15 Jun 2007 93,904 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust blow-centre pipe.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside and offside sills starting to corrode.No perforation at time of test.

Nearside headlamp reflector corroding.

Screen damage zopne A just within MOT parameters.

Signs of water loss at engine.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 91,783 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 91,678 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust center pipe blowing at joint

Front anti roll bar rubbers badly perished

Nearside front side lamp bulb not very bright

Small stone chip in windscreen

brake warning lihgt illuminated

under body corrosion getting bad

Pass 15 Jun 2005 88,880 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 88,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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B640 WAH is a 1985 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B640 WAH, 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.

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B640 WAH is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 20 June 1985.

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