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E240 TKG

1988 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,724 mi
Last recorded163,724 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE240 TKG
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 163,724 miles

Battery insecure

corrosion n/s + o/s front floors

corrosion n/s+o/s rear wishbones

Fail 5 May 2010 163,688 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Battery insecure

Co 2.74

corrosion n/s + o/s front floors

corrosion n/s+o/s rear wishbones

Pass 15 May 2009 159,483 miles

Oil leak

PLAY o/s steering rack

horn starting to deteriorate

n/s front fog light damaged

Fail 14 May 2009 159,479 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

PLAY o/s steering rack

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

horn starting to deteriorate

n/s front fog light damaged

Pass 15 May 2008 154,763 miles

EXHAUST BLOW FROM NEARSIDE MANIFOLD

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE WEAK

WEAR IN TOP STEERING CLOUMN BUSH

Fail 14 May 2008 154,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EXHAUST BLOW FROM NEARSIDE MANIFOLD

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE WEAK

NEARSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

WEAR IN TOP STEERING CLOUMN BUSH

Pass 14 May 2007 151,061 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 151,058 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Co 2.9

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s rear inner arch

play in steering rack

Pass 15 May 2006 146,323 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 146,323 miles

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion to n/s rear inner arch

advise play in n/s front suspension leg

advise play in steering rack

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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E240 TKG is a 1988 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 107,844 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 E240 TKG, 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 38 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E240 TKG registered?

E240 TKG is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E240 TKG safe to buy?

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