1986 Ford Granada 2.8L Petrol · C40 XBF
1986 Ford Granada (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1986. Recorded mileage 86,888 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD GRANADA
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2792cc
C40 XBF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2007
- 86,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C40 XBF Mileage History
- 30/08/200585,698 mi
- 31/08/200585,698 mi
- 13/04/200786,880 mi+1,182 mi
- 09/05/200786,888 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 705 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C40 XBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Granada (C40 XBF) between August 2005 and May 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mou”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
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