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E518 HCK

1987 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,532 mi
Last recorded92,532 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE518 HCK
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 92,532 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

CORROSION TO FUEL SYSTERM COMPONENTS

OIL LEAKS (SLIGHT)PAS & ENGINE

PREVIOUSLEY WELDED AREAS HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

Fail 28 Jan 2015 92,532 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

CORROSION TO FUEL SYSTERM COMPONENTS

OIL LEAKS (SLIGHT)PAS & ENGINE

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

PREVIOUSLEY WELDED AREAS HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

Pass 4 Feb 2014 91,292 miles

FUEL LINES / SYSTERM CORRODED

OIL LEAK ENGINE & PAS

UNDER BODY & SILLS CORRODED & PREVIOUS REPAIRS

Fail 17 Dec 2013 91,288 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

OIL LEAK PAS & ENGINE

UNDER BODY & SILLS CORRODED & PREVIOUS REPAIRES

Pass 17 Dec 2012 90,855 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

fuel pipes corroded

under body corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 90,493 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 89,902 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2009 89,108 miles

Adsvise NSR caliper

Advise Fuel Pipe

Advise steering Rack

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 89,108 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Advise steering Rack

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 87,658 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 86,725 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 85,396 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 85,297 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 85,297 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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E518 HCK is a 1987 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 95,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E518 HCK, 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 39 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E518 HCK is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 17 December 1987.

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