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C420 RFT

1985 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,742 mi
Last recorded87,742 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2006
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC420 RFT
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2006 87,742 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 87,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front suspension. lower wishbones heavily corroded.Trtack rod ends heavily corroded †both rear trailing arms, heavily corroded †near-side front tie bar bushes failed

Pass 28 Oct 2005 85,237 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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C420 RFT is a 1985 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 C420 RFT, 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 C420 RFT registered?

C420 RFT is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 2 December 1985.

Is C420 RFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C420 RFT shows 3 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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