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C327 PFL

1986 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,947 mi
Last recorded162,947 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1986 Ford Granada83,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC327 PFL
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 162,947 miles

all metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2008 162,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2007 162,891 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

damage to n/s/r door

headlamp lenses damaged

n/s/r outer c.v boot split

object hanging from rear view mirror causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone'b'(removed)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Dec 2006 158,007 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 147,806 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 147,806 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 147,806 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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C327 PFL is a 1986 Ford Granada in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 83,682 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 C327 PFL, 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 40 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C327 PFL registered?

C327 PFL is a 1986 Ford Granada, first registered on 28 March 1986.

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