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D44 FUW

1986 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,187 mi
Last recorded165,187 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2008
Typical for 1986 Ford Granada83,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD44 FUW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2008 165,187 miles

heavy corrosion to body

Fail 21 Feb 2008 165,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

heavy corrosion to body

Pass 5 Dec 2006 164,771 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 164,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 164,104 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 164,101 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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D44 FUW is a 1986 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D44 FUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D44 FUW registered?

D44 FUW is a 1986 Ford Granada, first registered on 25 November 1986.

Is D44 FUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D44 FUW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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