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C989 VJT

1985 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,044 mi
Last recorded21,044 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC989 VJT
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 21,044 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 20,984 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 19,737 miles

General corrosion to components on/under vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 19,515 miles

slight binding to nsf brake

Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on exhaust joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to front inner wings and underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2014 19,247 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

speedo cable fouling steering shaft

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to nearside inner wing area

speedo cable rubbing steering shaft

underneath of vehicle rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2013 19,247 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to nearside front inner wing area

speedo cable fouling steering shaft

surface corrosion to both front inner wing areas

surface corrosion to under body areas

Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,167 miles

nearside rear body corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2012 19,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear body corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,159 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner wing under bonnet corroded not with in 30cm of any mounting point

vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 26 Sep 2011 19,159 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner wing under bonnet corroded not with in 30cm of any mounting point

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,093 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear boot floor corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 16,808 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 12,466 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 8,029 miles

front disc pads close to limit

o/s front tyer close to limit

Pass 2 Sep 2006 4,911 miles

advisory notice issued with vt 30

Fail 1 Sep 2006 4,887 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front & rear suspension arms slightly corroded

front head lights slightly tarnished

nearside front chassis slightly corroded

nearside front floor corroded

radiator core weak

rear brake hoses slightly corroded

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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C989 VJT 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 73.7%.

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 C989 VJT, 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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C989 VJT is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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