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C704 HOV

1986 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,373 mi
Last recorded60,373 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1986 Ford Granada83,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC704 HOV
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,373 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front flexis deteriated

both rear c.v boots deteriated

various corrosion topside underneth

various front rear suspension bushes deteriated no excessive movement

various fuel brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2008 60,305 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front flexis deteriated

both rear c.v boots deteriated

various corrosion topside underneth

various front rear suspension bushes deteriated no excessive movement

various fuel brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,782 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight dampness seen round offside rear brake caliper, no leek found at time of test,

Pass 23 Nov 2006 49,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 49,275 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 44,522 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 44,522 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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C704 HOV is a 1986 Ford Granada in Silver with a 1,993cc 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 C704 HOV, 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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C704 HOV is a 1986 Ford Granada, first registered on 24 January 1986.

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