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B698 DGK

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

7,869 mi
Last recorded7,869 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB698 DGK
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 7,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box mounting damage (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

under body black

Pass 30 Sep 2020 7,813 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDERSEALED BLACK

Fail 30 Sep 2020 7,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDERSEALED BLACK

Pass 16 Sep 2019 7,772 miles

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

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

undersealed black

Pass 13 Sep 2018 7,505 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undersealed black.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 7,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 6,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded @ cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 6,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded @ cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 6,734 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 6,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 6,693 miles

Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 6,669 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 6,444 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 406 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 5,552 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 90,460 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 89,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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B698 DGK is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B698 DGK, 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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B698 DGK is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 25 April 1985.

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