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C166 DOD

1985 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,571 mi
Last recorded39,571 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC166 DOD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,571 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 37,757 miles

offside rear driveshaft gaitor deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 37,283 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,814 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 33,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,559 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 29,556 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,623 miles

nearside front floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front anti roll bar link bar bush showing wear

rear exhaust rubber mounting showing wear

Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2006 18,335 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

oil leak

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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C166 DOD is a 1985 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C166 DOD, 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 C166 DOD registered?

C166 DOD is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 20 September 1985.

Is C166 DOD safe to buy?

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