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C815 CRJ

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,128 mi
Last recorded34,128 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC815 CRJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,128 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2008 34,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,845 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside front steering arm and steering rack and track rod end play near excessive

nearside front wheel bearing play near excessive

offside and nearside front inner wings heavily corroded

oil leakimg around rear diff and gearbox

Pass 7 Dec 2005 27,515 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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C815 CRJ is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C815 CRJ, 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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What year was C815 CRJ registered?

C815 CRJ is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 13 December 1985.

Is C815 CRJ safe to buy?

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