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E73 NUV

1987 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,035 mi
Last recorded113,035 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE73 NUV
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 113,035 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 113,035 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 113,067 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 113,067 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,067 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 113,067 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 113,067 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 113,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 115,287 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 115,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 113,298 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 113,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 113,066 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 113,066 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 113,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 111,534 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 108,775 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 108,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 107,101 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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E73 NUV is a 1987 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E73 NUV, 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 E73 NUV registered?

E73 NUV is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E73 NUV safe to buy?

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