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C555 GAR

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,990 mi
Last recorded3,990 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC555 GAR
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2017 3,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 3,953 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 3,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 3,399 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 3,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 3,105 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 2,759 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 1,424 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 97,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 93,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 88,113 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 80,708 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 78,254 miles

underside of vehicle covered in very thick underseal making inspection difficult

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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C555 GAR is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C555 GAR, 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 C555 GAR registered?

C555 GAR is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 October 1985.

Is C555 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C555 GAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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