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B708 JRX

1985 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,545 mi
Last recorded73,545 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB708 JRX
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,545 miles

Both inner sills at rear corroded but rear seat belts not fitted so not a prescribed area

Oil leak

Play in both front wheel bearings

Smell of fuel at rear but no visible leaks

Fail 21 Oct 2013 73,545 miles

Both inner sills at rear corroded but rear seat belts not fitted so not a prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in both front wheel bearings

Smell of fuel at rear but no visible leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2012 70,690 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 62,438 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 53,731 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 41,477 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 35,460 miles

Chassis heaviely under sealed

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 28,236 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,098 miles

N/s steering rack tie rod inner bush slightly worn.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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B708 JRX is a 1985 Ford Granada in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B708 JRX, 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 B708 JRX registered?

B708 JRX is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 13 May 1985.

Is B708 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B708 JRX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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