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E717 GCK

1987 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,956 mi
Last recorded61,956 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE717 GCK
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,956 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 61,947 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,938 miles

N/s inner rear driveshaft gaiter is split.

O/s outer rear driveshaft gaiter is split.

Some play in both ends of steering rack.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 61,938 miles

N/s inner rear driveshaft gaiter is split.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s outer rear driveshaft gaiter is split.

Some play in both ends of steering rack.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 61,937 miles

Some play in steering rack.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 61,937 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Some play in steering rack.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 61,847 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 61,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Some play in track control arm bushes.

Pass 7 Sep 2005 61,559 miles

Some play in track control arm bushes.

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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E717 GCK is a 1987 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 E717 GCK, 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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What year was E717 GCK registered?

E717 GCK is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E717 GCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E717 GCK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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