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C30 MTY

1985 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,160 mi
Last recorded60,160 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC30 MTY
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 60,160 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 19 Sep 2017 60,081 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes coated with grease

o/s and n/s front chassis heavily corroded

oil leak engine and gear box

Fail 19 Sep 2017 60,081 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake pipes coated with grease

o/s and n/s front chassis heavily corroded

oil leak engine and gear box

Fail 9 Aug 2017 60,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2014 59,905 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2014 59,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,393 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2007 58,572 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 58,537 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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C30 MTY is a 1985 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C30 MTY, 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 C30 MTY registered?

C30 MTY is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 23 October 1985.

Is C30 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C30 MTY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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