CarVerify

Free Car Check

E298 BMR

1988 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2933cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,789 mi
Last recorded70,789 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE298 BMR
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 70,789 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s steering rack end worn

steering free play on max

Fail 11 Aug 2010 70,789 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

o/s steering rack end worn

steering free play on max

Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,932 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,962 miles

nearside door mirror glass broken

slight exhaust leak from front system

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,389 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2007 26,388 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear light lense cracked

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,216 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 26,216 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front 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
Full Ford Granada reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E298 BMR is a 1988 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E298 BMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E298 BMR?

You can check the full history of E298 BMR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E298 BMR registered?

E298 BMR is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E298 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E298 BMR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E298 BMR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E298 BMR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.