MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,055 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
THe n/s rear door does not open from inside or outside .
The two rearmost exhaust mounting rubbers are becoming perished .
both rear tyres and the passengers front tyre tread and sidewalls are becoming cquite badly cracked .
Both o/s and n/s rear inner sills have body filler applied.
Both rear tyre sidewalls are becoming perished.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
THe battery is not secured.
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Both o/s and n/s rear inner sills have body filler applied.
Both rear tyre sidewalls are becoming perished.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
THe battery is not secured.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure
n/s and o/s wiper blades starting to split
Battery insecure
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s and o/s wiper blades starting to split
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
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B717 VVU is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 B717 VVU, 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 B717 VVU registered?
B717 VVU is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 19 April 1985.
Is B717 VVU safe to buy?
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