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B788 YUR

1985 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,442 mi
Last recorded77,442 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB788 YUR
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,442 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 77,442 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 72,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust slightly hitting propshaft rear under load

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2013 72,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust slightly hitting propshaft rear under load

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,731 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 71,690 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 71,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 67,023 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 61,980 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 61,550 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 59,925 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,643 miles

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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B788 YUR is a 1985 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B788 YUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B788 YUR registered?

B788 YUR is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 11 April 1985.

Is B788 YUR safe to buy?

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