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1196 AP

1985 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,353 mi
Last recorded91,353 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1196 AP
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 91,353 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 90,589 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,857 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 88,985 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,171 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 87,939 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 87,546 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,293 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,360 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,408 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,512 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 83,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,613 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 82,137 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,846 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 76,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 76,623 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,967 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 74,036 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 74,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 73,188 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 73,187 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)

steering rack inner ball joint on n/s has play

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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1196 AP is a 1985 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 1196 AP, 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 1196 AP registered?

1196 AP is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 1196 AP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1196 AP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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