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NVD 843

1985 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

72,962 mi
Last recorded72,962 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVD 843
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 72,962 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 72,659 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 72,301 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 71,904 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 71,432 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 70,558 miles
Pass 31 May 2020 70,169 miles
Fail 31 May 2020 70,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 69,267 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 69,267 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 68,957 miles

Oil leak diff

Oil leak engine

Pass 21 Oct 2016 69,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 68,091 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,213 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 64,027 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking slightly on sidealls

Fail 3 Oct 2014 64,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all four tyres cracking slightly on sidealls

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,847 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 59,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 56,793 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 56,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,466 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,596 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 55,596 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,415 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,574 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 53,683 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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NVD 843 is a 1985 Ford Granada in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NVD 843, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NVD 843 registered?

NVD 843 is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is NVD 843 safe to buy?

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