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C836 EPP

1985 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

4,857 mi
Last recorded4,857 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC836 EPP
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 4,857 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill multiple spots strong advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill strong advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear towing eye corroded/ slightly insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2024 3,967 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front coolant leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 3,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front coolant leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 2,489 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 2,454 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 2,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 2,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 2,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 2,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 1,495 miles

hazard switch faulty, vehicle pre 01/04/1986

Fail 20 Jan 2020 1,491 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

hazard switch faulty, vehicle pre 01/04/1986

Pass 14 Aug 2018 264 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Jul 2018 260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,856 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 18 Jul 2017 97,856 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 12 Jul 2016 96,855 miles

surface cracks in nearside & offside rear tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2015 95,820 miles

parking brake lever mechanism has slight sideways movement

Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,022 miles

Nearside rear outer sill panel has non critical corrosion present.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 93,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear outer sill panel has non critical corrosion present.

Offside front tyre outer wall is exhibiting age related cracking, but not yet exposing cords.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,812 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is exhibiting cracking to its outer wall. Not yet exposing cords however.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 90,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is exhibiting cracking to its outer wall. Not yet exposing cords however.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 88,865 miles

Both nearside tyres sidewalls are perished but not yet exposing cords.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 88,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Both nearside tyres sidewalls are perished but not yet exposing cords.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,434 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

cracking to both rear & nearside front tyres

Fail 4 Jul 2011 86,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

cracking to both rear & nearside front tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,874 miles

3D effect number plates fitted but appear normal black characters from 20m.

both rear tyres are displaying non critical cracking to walls. Age related.

nearside headlamp reflector is deteriorating but can still determine beam image.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 82,845 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 81,177 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 78,614 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 78,608 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 76,726 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 76,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offide outer sill corroded

offside front floor corroded

play in steering rack

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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C836 EPP is a 1985 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 C836 EPP, 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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C836 EPP is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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