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C26 JBM

1986 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,142 mi
Last recorded133,142 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 1986 Ford Granada83,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 JBM
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2007 133,142 miles

COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK HAS MOVEMENT

REAR BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH

Fail 27 Sep 2007 133,142 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK HAS MOVEMENT

REAR BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH

Pass 27 Jun 2006 132,327 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 132,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKED SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK N/S

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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C26 JBM is a 1986 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 83,682 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 C26 JBM, 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 40 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 C26 JBM registered?

C26 JBM is a 1986 Ford Granada, first registered on 18 April 1986.

Is C26 JBM safe to buy?

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