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B261 BHK

1985 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,394 mi
Last recorded27,394 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB261 BHK
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,394 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 27,379 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,680 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 26,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,102 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 9,895 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 2,643 miles

Hydrocarbon readings excessive at engine idle speed

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints both sides

Small chip in front screen just outside zone "A"

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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B261 BHK is a 1985 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 B261 BHK, 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 B261 BHK registered?

B261 BHK is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 29 January 1985.

Is B261 BHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B261 BHK shows 7 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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