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E51 BPU

1987 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,847 mi
Last recorded109,847 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE51 BPU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 109,847 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 109,845 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both inner steering rack bushes split

both number plates just acceptable

brake pipes corroding

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/f wiper blade deteriorating and split, just acceptable

o/s/r door does not open from outside

slight slight play/movement in both front seat frames

steering rack has play

Pass 13 Feb 2006 109,060 miles

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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E51 BPU is a 1987 Ford Granada in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E51 BPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E51 BPU?

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What year was E51 BPU registered?

E51 BPU is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 20 October 1987.

Is E51 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E51 BPU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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