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C456 CUL

1986 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,226 mi
Last recorded75,226 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1986 Ford Granada83,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC456 CUL
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 75,226 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

advise nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to crack.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 75,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

advise nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to crack.

advise offside rear tyre outer wall is badly cracked .

Pass 18 Dec 2007 74,725 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise nearside headlamp reflector deteriorated

advise offside rear tyre is cracked in outer wall

advise some play at offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 18 Dec 2007 74,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise nearside headlamp reflector deteriorated

advise offside rear tyre is cracked in outer wall

advise some play at offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Jul 2006 74,090 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 74,090 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise offside rear tyre outer wall cracked

advise rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2005 73,498 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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C456 CUL is a 1986 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C456 CUL, 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.

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C456 CUL is a 1986 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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