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C445 NCH

1985 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,612 mi
Last recorded70,612 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC445 NCH
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,612 miles

both outer sills corroded

general age related corrosion

slight play in steering rack

underside corroded needs to be kept in check

Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,462 miles

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

the vehicle bodysills and underside have been extensvly repaired and should be kept in check

Pass 1 Oct 2008 66,566 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 66,529 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 64,149 miles

both outer bodysills have been extensivly welded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 61,098 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 61,098 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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C445 NCH is a 1985 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C445 NCH, 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 C445 NCH registered?

C445 NCH is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 13 September 1985.

Is C445 NCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C445 NCH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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