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C470 JCP

1985 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,127 mi
Last recorded89,127 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC470 JCP
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2007 89,127 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 88,879 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 88,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 88,414 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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C470 JCP is a 1985 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C470 JCP, 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

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What year was C470 JCP registered?

C470 JCP is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 December 1985.

Is C470 JCP safe to buy?

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