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E674 APU

1988 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,795 mi
Last recorded106,795 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE674 APU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 106,795 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2011 106,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 106,143 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inside edge (suspect tracking defect)

Some play @ o/s steering arm.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 105,296 miles

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

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

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

slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Oct 2008 104,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to chassis o/s rear

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 11 Oct 2008 104,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to chassis o/s rear

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 17 Oct 2007 102,726 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 102,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

some wear in steering rack o/s

Pass 12 Oct 2006 101,175 miles

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

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

some wear in steering rack o/s

Pass 28 Oct 2005 99,545 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 99,545 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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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E674 APU is a 1988 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E674 APU, 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 E674 APU registered?

E674 APU is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 7 January 1988.

Is E674 APU safe to buy?

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