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JNW 559Y

1985 Ford Granada

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,779 mi
Last recorded105,779 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNW 559Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 105,779 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 5,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2016 5,204 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 3,285 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 1,543 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 1,520 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 99,545 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 97,223 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 95,032 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 91,372 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 89,763 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 87,125 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 85,526 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 85,526 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 84,058 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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JNW 559Y is a 1985 Ford Granada in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JNW 559Y, 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 JNW 559Y registered?

JNW 559Y is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is JNW 559Y safe to buy?

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