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B674 VHG

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,232 mi
Last recorded88,232 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB674 VHG
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 88,232 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 87,405 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear back of inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside wiper could clear better

vin plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2021 86,663 miles

Nearside headlamp output slightly reduced

Offside headlamp output slightly reduced

Offside steering rack slight play

metal power steering pipes slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2020 86,270 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside headlamp output slightly reduced

Offside headlamp output slightly reduced

Offside steering rack slight play

Fail 20 Oct 2020 86,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp output slightly reduced

Offside headlamp output slightly reduced

Offside steering rack slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2019 86,054 miles

Front Inner panel below radiator corroded

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 83,888 miles

All underside covered in underseal

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various welding repairs on underside/ sills

Pass 6 May 2017 95,567 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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B674 VHG is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B674 VHG, 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 B674 VHG registered?

B674 VHG is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B674 VHG safe to buy?

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