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E825 XLG

1987 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

52,112 mi
Last recorded52,112 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE825 XLG
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,112 miles

n/s/r outer c/v boot split

fuel tank corroded (not leaking)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on edges

blow from exhaust rear joint

Fail 21 Apr 2008 52,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

blow from exhaust rear joint

fuel tank corroded (not leaking)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on edges

n/s/r outer c/v boot split

Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,105 miles

o/s/f seatloose at left hand corner

Fail 19 Apr 2007 52,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/f seat insecure at left hand corner

Pass 26 Apr 2006 52,098 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 52,098 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 52,097 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s headlight glass cracked

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

rear tyre treads worn close to legal limits both sides 2mm ,o/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge

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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E825 XLG is a 1987 Ford Granada in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E825 XLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E825 XLG registered?

E825 XLG is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is E825 XLG safe to buy?

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