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B815 DHB

1985 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,037 mi
Last recorded9,037 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB815 DHB
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 9,037 miles

front suspension/subframe modified, recommend engineers report

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight power steering fluid leak

steering column lower bush insicue

Fail 3 Dec 2008 9,035 miles

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight power steering fluid leak

steering column lower bush insicue

Pass 8 Nov 2007 2,749 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 97,099 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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B815 DHB is a 1985 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B815 DHB, 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 B815 DHB registered?

B815 DHB is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 17 June 1985.

Is B815 DHB safe to buy?

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