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B717 VVU

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,055 mi
Last recorded9,055 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB717 VVU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 9,055 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 9,055 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 8,657 miles

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 .

Pass 9 Jun 2010 7,165 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 5,384 miles

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.

Fail 3 Jun 2009 5,337 miles

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.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 3,402 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 96,495 miles

Battery insecure

n/s and o/s wiper blades starting to split

Fail 9 Jan 2007 96,495 miles

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.

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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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.

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