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E847 DGY

1987 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,966 mi
Last recorded141,966 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE847 DGY
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 141,966 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 141,964 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 138,231 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 138,231 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 133,487 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 133,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E847 DGY is a 1987 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E847 DGY, 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 E847 DGY registered?

E847 DGY is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 October 1987.

Is E847 DGY safe to buy?

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