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B261 WUB

1985 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,353 mi
Last recorded27,353 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB261 WUB
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,353 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 27,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both sides front inner wings corroded

o/s/f footwell starting to corrode

rear brake flexible hoses,metal ends getting corroded

slight power steering fluid leak

small hole on nearside front floor

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,487 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 26,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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 WUB is a 1985 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B261 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

B261 WUB is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 29 March 1985.

Is B261 WUB safe to buy?

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