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B989 AHD

1985 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,554 mi
Last recorded79,554 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB989 AHD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 79,554 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,452 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,938 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 76,803 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 76,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 76,152 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 76,002 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 75,693 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 76,287 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,559 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,967 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,317 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 72,932 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 71,947 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 71,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,065 miles

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

O/s/f window winder not working.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 68,619 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 67,056 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 67,056 miles

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

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

No interior rear view mirror, other obligatory mirrors present

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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B989 AHD is a 1985 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B989 AHD, 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 B989 AHD registered?

B989 AHD is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 10 April 1985.

Is B989 AHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B989 AHD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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