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E617 PRP

1988 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,470 mi
Last recorded20,470 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE617 PRP
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2013 20,470 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 20,470 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 18,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 17,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,700 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 15,700 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 9,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 8,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 2,260 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 1,637 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 1,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2006 17 miles

both front 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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E617 PRP is a 1988 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E617 PRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E617 PRP?

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What year was E617 PRP registered?

E617 PRP is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 22 June 1988.

Is E617 PRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E617 PRP shows 12 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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