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E696 FMV

1988 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,777 mi
Last recorded167,777 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE696 FMV
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 167,777 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 and repairs to o/s and n/s outer sills and under sills

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 7 May 2009 124,760 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 124,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Corrision throughout vehicle structure

O/S & N/S Rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 16 May 2008 166,532 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 162,641 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 162,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s driving lamp inop

Pass 28 Apr 2006 158,106 miles

corrotion repairs to o/s & n/s outer and under sills

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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E696 FMV is a 1988 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E696 FMV, 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 E696 FMV registered?

E696 FMV is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is E696 FMV safe to buy?

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