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E489 BGG

1988 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

14,717 mi
Last recorded14,717 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE489 BGG
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 14,717 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH, SIGNS OF CRACKING.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 14,717 miles

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

ALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH, SIGNS OF CRACKING.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 14,686 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,649 miles

n/s rear wheel arch corrsion

Fail 12 Sep 2014 14,644 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear wheel arch corrsion

Pass 19 Sep 2013 14,616 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,596 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 14,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 14,554 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,538 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,515 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 14,515 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,492 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 14,492 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 4 Sep 2007 14,469 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 14,456 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded to excess

minor exhaust blow at manifold

n/s/r tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,391 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 14,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust is in poor condition

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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E489 BGG is a 1988 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 E489 BGG, 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 E489 BGG registered?

E489 BGG is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E489 BGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E489 BGG shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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