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B836 CGC

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,059 mi
Last recorded24,059 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB836 CGC
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,059 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 24,059 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,662 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 16,662 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 10,578 miles

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 10,578 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 4,189 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 97,427 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 96,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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B836 CGC 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 55.6%.

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 B836 CGC, 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 B836 CGC registered?

B836 CGC is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 21 March 1985.

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