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E800 DGW

1987 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,543 mi
Last recorded67,543 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE800 DGW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,543 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,717 miles

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working.

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)

Offside Rear Bumper Insecure.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,632 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 66,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,363 miles

n/s and o/s sill panels showing signs of corrosion

slight coolant loss

Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,375 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,947 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 64,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,752 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 62,752 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 61,252 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 61,252 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 59,904 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 59,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 59,079 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 59,079 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E800 DGW is a 1987 Ford Granada in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E800 DGW, 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 E800 DGW registered?

E800 DGW is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 26 October 1987.

Is E800 DGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E800 DGW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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