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B219 KNV

1985 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,708 mi
Last recorded18,708 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB219 KNV
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 18,708 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 17,973 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 17,871 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 117,531 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 14,983 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 11,022 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 11,013 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 11,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 9,459 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 9,459 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 6,166 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 6,166 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 3,339 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 97,488 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 93,719 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches slight corroded

near side rear outer body sill slight corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,683 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 91,421 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 91,232 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 90,923 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 90,190 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 89,483 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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B219 KNV is a 1985 Ford Granada in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B219 KNV, 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 B219 KNV registered?

B219 KNV is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B219 KNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B219 KNV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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