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B678 BHJ

1985 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,681 mi
Last recorded53,681 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB678 BHJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 53,681 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,351 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 53,190 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 52,980 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 52,761 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 52,032 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 52,032 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 51,539 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 50,728 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 50,728 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,699 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,388 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 49,306 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 49,306 miles

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

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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B678 BHJ is a 1985 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B678 BHJ, 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 B678 BHJ registered?

B678 BHJ is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 7 February 1985.

Is B678 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B678 BHJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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