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A16 GRK

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,987 mi
Last recorded6,987 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 GRK
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2021 6,987 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor / chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 6,987 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 4,740 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 1,862 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 1,503 miles

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

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

front seats need attention

Pass 28 Mar 2012 99,941 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 97,929 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Jan 2009 95,779 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 94,474 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 90,566 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 84,832 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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A16 GRK is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 A16 GRK, 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 A16 GRK registered?

A16 GRK is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 13 May 1985.

Is A16 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 GRK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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