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E310 UCL

1988 Ford Granada

Bronze Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,978 mi
Last recorded48,978 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE310 UCL
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,978 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,327 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 48,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,530 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 47,523 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 47,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,591 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 46,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,680 miles

n/s & o/s rear sill aera slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2006 45,677 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s rear sill aera slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2005 44,550 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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E310 UCL is a 1988 Ford Granada in Bronze with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E310 UCL, 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 E310 UCL registered?

E310 UCL is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 11 May 1988.

Is E310 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E310 UCL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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