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B229 XBW

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,952 mi
Last recorded53,952 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB229 XBW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,952 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f anti roll bar rubbers deteriorating

slight play o/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 2 Feb 2008 51,083 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 50,213 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 49,348 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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B229 XBW is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B229 XBW, 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 B229 XBW registered?

B229 XBW is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 15 February 1985.

Is B229 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B229 XBW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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