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C746 ARV

1986 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,932 mi
Last recorded83,932 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1986 Ford Granada83,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC746 ARV
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2014 83,932 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

undercarrage rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2013 83,369 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underside slight corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 78,670 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 75,842 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 75,342 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 75,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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C746 ARV is a 1986 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C746 ARV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C746 ARV registered?

C746 ARV is a 1986 Ford Granada, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is C746 ARV safe to buy?

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