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NUI 2880

1985 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,243 mi
Last recorded67,243 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUI 2880
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 67,243 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 67,243 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 66,559 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 66,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 66,362 miles

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

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

Rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,024 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 66,024 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 65,753 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,527 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,300 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 65,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,528 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,238 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,557 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,004 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,006 miles

centre exhoust strap adrift

o/s sun visor loose

Fail 25 Jun 2010 62,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

centre exhoust strap adrift

o/s sun visor loose

Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,512 miles

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

O/S/F brake binding

Pass 15 Apr 2008 60,056 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 60,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

wipers operate slowly

Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,567 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 58,244 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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NUI 2880 is a 1985 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 NUI 2880, 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 NUI 2880 registered?

NUI 2880 is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 15 April 1985.

Is NUI 2880 safe to buy?

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