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C814 CTA

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,620 mi
Last recorded75,620 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC814 CTA
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 75,620 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 75,620 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,443 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,163 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,915 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,609 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,348 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,080 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,784 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,416 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,959 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 72,416 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 71,945 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 71,357 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 70,281 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 68,676 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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C814 CTA is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C814 CTA, 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

How do I check the history of C814 CTA?

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What year was C814 CTA registered?

C814 CTA is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 7 August 1985.

Is C814 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C814 CTA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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