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E320 LAB

1988 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

151,316 mi
Last recorded151,316 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE320 LAB
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 151,316 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 151,316 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 147,434 miles

corrosion to nearside sill in non prescribed area

corrosion to offside sill in non prescribed area

Fail 12 Apr 2012 147,434 miles

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

corrosion to nearside sill in non prescribed area

corrosion to offside sill in non prescribed area

Pass 18 Apr 2011 144,826 miles

rear pads and discs wearing low

Pass 26 Apr 2010 140,760 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 140,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 136,174 miles

lower steering column bush worn

Fail 20 Apr 2009 136,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lower steering column bush worn

Pass 10 Apr 2008 132,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R c/v boot split

Fail 10 Apr 2008 132,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R c/v boot split

Pass 20 Apr 2007 126,888 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 126,888 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear outer drive shaft boot split

Fail 27 Apr 2006 122,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2006 122,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

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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E320 LAB is a 1988 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 E320 LAB, 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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E320 LAB is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 April 1988.

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