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C864 XCL

1985 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72 mi
Last recorded72 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC864 XCL
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 72 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 11 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2019 99,978 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,954 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 99,937 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 99,310 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Feb 2016 99,310 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Nov 2014 97,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,813 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 97,450 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 97,361 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 97,264 miles

o/s headlamp image poor

o/s/f chassis condition

Fail 30 Nov 2011 97,262 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s headlamp image poor

o/s/f chassis condition

Pass 6 Dec 2010 97,131 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 7 Jan 2009 97,058 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 97,030 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 97,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 96,995 miles

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

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

radiator core leaking

rocker boxes leaking oil

water pump and thermostat leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2006 96,898 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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C864 XCL is a 1985 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C864 XCL, 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 C864 XCL registered?

C864 XCL is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 3 August 1985.

Is C864 XCL safe to buy?

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