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C149 HMW

1985 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,362 mi
Last recorded65,362 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC149 HMW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,362 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,657 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 63,539 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 58,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,787 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 57,787 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 57,406 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 57,406 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

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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C149 HMW is a 1985 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C149 HMW, 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 C149 HMW registered?

C149 HMW is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C149 HMW safe to buy?

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