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B999 YTM

1985 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,060 mi
Last recorded2,060 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB999 YTM
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 2,060 miles

slight blow from offside centre exhaust box/front down pipe joint

Pass 21 Jan 2016 1,645 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 1,638 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 99,670 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 98,068 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 98,065 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 95,995 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2009 95,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Fail 5 Feb 2008 92,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 92,431 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 90,908 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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B999 YTM is a 1985 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B999 YTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B999 YTM registered?

B999 YTM is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B999 YTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B999 YTM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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