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B842 RLN

1984 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,119 mi
Last recorded43,119 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB842 RLN
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 43,119 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 43,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,930 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 42,901 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 42,302 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 41,687 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,007 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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B842 RLN is a 1984 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,717 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 B842 RLN, 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 42 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 B842 RLN registered?

B842 RLN is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B842 RLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B842 RLN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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