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C371 SLX

1985 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,415 mi
Last recorded7,415 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC371 SLX
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 7,415 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 7,410 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 7,280 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 7,134 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 7,120 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 6,980 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 6,143 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 4,602 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 3,691 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 2,953 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 2,036 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 1,059 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 104 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 17,861 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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C371 SLX is a 1985 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C371 SLX, 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

How do I check the history of C371 SLX?

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What year was C371 SLX registered?

C371 SLX is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C371 SLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C371 SLX shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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