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C873 GBV

1985 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,226 mi
Last recorded20,226 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC873 GBV
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 20,226 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal pinion seal (2.3.3b)

Front steering rack slight movement

play in steering rack pinion bearing

Pass 25 Oct 2014 14,640 miles

Oil leak

the steering rack has slight play at the monut

Fail 18 Oct 2014

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Steering wheel weakened by modification (2.1.1)

Oil leak

the steering rack has slight play at the monut

Pass 25 Oct 2013 12,807 miles

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

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

exhaurst corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 5,065 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 95,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 88,797 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 85,541 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 83,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 82,905 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 82,892 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C873 GBV is a 1985 Ford Granada in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C873 GBV, 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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C873 GBV is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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