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E274 GBL

1988 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,879 mi
Last recorded90,879 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE274 GBL
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 90,879 miles

blow at exhaust joint

Fail 17 Aug 2010 90,879 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

blow at exhaust joint

Pass 11 Aug 2009 90,185 miles

corrosion floors

corrosion inner wings

corrosion sills

rear number plate seperating

Fail 11 Aug 2009 90,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

corrosion floors

corrosion inner wings

corrosion sills

rear number plate seperating

Pass 21 Aug 2008 89,606 miles

corrosion chassis

corrosion floors

corrosion inner wings

corrosion sills

exhaust blowing at joints

oil leak

pad warning light on

rack boots splitting

Fail 18 Aug 2008 89,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

corrosion chassis

corrosion floors

corrosion inner wings

corrosion sills

exhaust blowing at joints

oil leak

pad warning light on

rack boots splitting

Pass 30 Jul 2007 88,878 miles

brake hoses starting to split

corrosion sills

discs corroded

exhaust blowing at joints

oil leak

rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 30 Jul 2007 88,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake hoses starting to split

brake warning light on

corrosion sills

discs corroded and worn

exhaust blowing at joints

oil leak

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 22 Aug 2006 88,059 miles

corrosion inner wings

corrosion sills

pad light on

Fail 9 Aug 2006 87,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion inner wings

corrosion sills

pad light on

Pass 15 Aug 2005 85,112 miles

corrosion inner wings

corrosion sills

rear exhaust mount split

Fail 15 Aug 2005 85,106 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

corosion inner wings

corrosion n/s sill

rear exhaust mount split

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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E274 GBL is a 1988 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E274 GBL, 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 E274 GBL registered?

E274 GBL is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 26 January 1988.

Is E274 GBL safe to buy?

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