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B642 GRG

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,458 mi
Last recorded63,458 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB642 GRG
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 63,458 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 63,455 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,110 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,380 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,458 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,511 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 59,511 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,168 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,536 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,814 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,725 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 38,658 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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B642 GRG is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B642 GRG, 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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What year was B642 GRG registered?

B642 GRG is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 February 1985.

Is B642 GRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B642 GRG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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