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JBS 7S

1985 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,359 mi
Last recorded18,359 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBS 7S
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 18,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 18,079 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 17,470 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,843 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 16,485 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 16,477 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 15,827 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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JBS 7S is a 1985 Ford Granada in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JBS 7S, 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 JBS 7S registered?

JBS 7S is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 6 December 1985.

Is JBS 7S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBS 7S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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