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B128 WYR

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,871 mi
Last recorded69,871 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB128 WYR
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 69,871 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 69,866 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,852 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,835 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 69,764 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,666 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 69,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,537 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,433 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 63,433 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise centre exhaust mount

advise rear exhaust mount

Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,229 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,961 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 68,675 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,341 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 68,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 68,169 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 67,165 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 66,917 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 66,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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B128 WYR is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 B128 WYR, 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 B128 WYR registered?

B128 WYR is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B128 WYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B128 WYR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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