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B790 WTC

1985 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

56,641 mi
Last recorded56,641 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB790 WTC
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 56,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust showing corrosion

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres showing deterioration , cracking and heavily perished

n/s and o/s rear outer wheel arches showing corrosion

n/s/f inner steering rack tie bar end showing wear

o/s/r inner wheel arch showing corrosion

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2020 51,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust showing corrosion

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres showing deterioration

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches showing corrosion

n/s/f inner steering rack tie bar end showing wear

Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f inner steering rack tie bar end showing wear

n/s/r wheel arch showing corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2018 38,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rubbers showing deterioration

front number plate cracked

n/s/f inner steering rack tie bar end showing wear

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2017 23,707 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust rubbers showing deterioration

front number plate cracked

front prop-shaft doughnut showing deterioration

n/s/r coil spring corroded

under shield

Pass 25 May 2016 14,518 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust rubbers showing deterioration

Pass 5 Jun 2015 8,255 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres showing deterioration

Pass 12 Jun 2014 99,549 miles

Oil leak

o/s steering rack tie bar end showing wear

o/s/r coil spring showing corrosion

prop-shaft doughnut showing deterioration

Pass 10 Jun 2013 94,425 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

prop-shaft doughnut showing wear

Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,000 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front prop-shaft doughnut showing wear

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres showing deterioration

Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre showing deterioration

Pass 24 Mar 2010 78,263 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 77,891 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 77,891 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 77,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front chassis starting to corrode

Pass 6 Feb 2007 76,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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B790 WTC is a 1985 Ford Granada in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B790 WTC, 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 B790 WTC registered?

B790 WTC is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B790 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B790 WTC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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