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B164 XJA

1985 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

16,901 mi
Last recorded16,901 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB164 XJA
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2006 16,901 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 16,901 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 14 Nov 2005 16,901 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

large holes in both front floor pans

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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B164 XJA is a 1985 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B164 XJA, 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 B164 XJA registered?

B164 XJA is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 5 June 1985.

Is B164 XJA safe to buy?

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