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B151 HVV

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,412 mi
Last recorded86,412 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB151 HVV
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2007 86,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 82,409 miles

FRONT PROPSHAFT RUBBER JOINT IS CRACKING

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 82,406 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

front propshaft joint is breaking up

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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B151 HVV is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B151 HVV, 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 B151 HVV registered?

B151 HVV is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 22 May 1985.

Is B151 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B151 HVV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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