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E983 GLP

1987 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,296 mi
Last recorded71,296 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE983 GLP
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 71,296 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear driveshaft joint gaiter split

Offside Exhaust mounting defective rubber torn (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn smooth on the inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,296 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Nearside Rear drive shaft gaiter split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mounting replaced with wire

Fail 13 Dec 2017 71,296 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Nearside Rear drive shaft gaiter split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mounting replaced with wire

Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,299 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear driveshaft gaiter split

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 71,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear driveshaft gaiter split

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,296 miles

Offside Rear drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

nearside driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 14 Dec 2015 71,296 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

nearside driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,296 miles

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)

nearside rear driveshaft gaiter split

offside rear drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2014 71,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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)

nearside rear driveshaft gaiter split

offside rear drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2013 71,296 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 71,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pump mounting corroded & weak

nearside rear outer cv boot slit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear cv boot perished

Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,296 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside wiper rubber split but still clearing screen

rear fuel pump mounting corroded & broken

Fail 14 Dec 2012 71,296 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside wiper rubber split but still clearing screen

rear fuel pump mounting corroded & broken

Pass 19 Dec 2011 71,296 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pump mounting excessively corroded

nearside front fuel pipes corroded

offside rear & nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2011 71,296 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pump mounting excessively corroded

nearside front fuel pipes corroded

offside rear & nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 68,925 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pump mounting excessively corroded

nearside front fuel pipes corroded

offside & nearside rear chassis corroded

offside wiper rubber splitting

Fail 9 Dec 2010 68,925 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pump mounting excessively corroded

nearside front fuel pipes corroded

offside & nearside rear chassis corroded

offside wiper rubber splitting

Pass 19 Dec 2009 68,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust mounting rubber perished

fuel pump mounting excessively corroded

nearside front fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2009 64,848 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust mounting rubber perished

fuel pump mounting excessively corroded

nearside front fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 61,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2007 57,708 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 57,708 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2006 53,530 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 53,530 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2005 49,129 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 49,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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E983 GLP is a 1987 Ford Granada in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 E983 GLP, 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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E983 GLP is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 19 November 1987.

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