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C762 GCP

1985 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,876 mi
Last recorded133,876 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC762 GCP
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 133,876 miles

both rear tyres low and bald on inside

small exhaust blow front

Pass 26 Jan 2016 18,533 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 18,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure Offside and nearside calliper bolts. (3.5.1l)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside front inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area.

Offside outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 11,519 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tread

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 98,507 miles

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

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

rear diff slight leak

Fail 3 Aug 2007 97,110 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

engine gearbox & rear axle leak

noisy rear axle & nearside front brake

park brake travel high

Pass 3 Aug 2007 97,110 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft component defective

engine gearbox & rear axle leak

noisy rear axle & nearside front brake

park brake travel high

Pass 15 Aug 2006 96,480 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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C762 GCP is a 1985 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C762 GCP, 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.

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C762 GCP is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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