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F260 OVS

1989 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,873 mi
Last recorded126,873 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Granada109,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 OVS
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2007 126,873 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 126,663 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

CENTRE SECTION EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS STARTING TO SPLIT

CORROSION TO O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH

FRONT AND REAR TYRES ARE OF A DIFFERENT SIZE SPARE TYRE WILL ONLY FIT FRONT AXLE

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

FUEL PUMP MOUNTING BRAKET HEAVILY CORRODED REQUIRES ATTENTION AS PUMP COULD EVENTUALLY COME OUT AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE

MOVEMENT IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING REQUIRES ATTENTION

N/S/R DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT AND REPACK JOINT

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH AND SPLIT

SLIGHT DAMPNESS TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Pass 30 Sep 2006 117,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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F260 OVS is a 1989 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 109,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F260 OVS, 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 37 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F260 OVS registered?

F260 OVS is a 1989 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 May 1989.

Is F260 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F260 OVS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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