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B861 AGL

1984 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,182 mi
Last recorded81,182 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB861 AGL
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 81,182 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 81,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

suspension and chasis geting rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2006 81,004 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 81,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 80,555 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 80,555 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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B861 AGL is a 1984 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B861 AGL, 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.

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What year was B861 AGL registered?

B861 AGL is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B861 AGL safe to buy?

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