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G388 BLH

1990 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,818 mi
Last recorded101,818 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 BLH
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 101,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 101,818 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 101,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 101,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 101,818 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 101,818 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 101,817 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on metal brake and fuel lines.

Pass 27 May 2020 101,818 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 101,811 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 101,811 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both centre boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 101,811 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 101,811 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 101,805 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 21 Apr 2015 101,802 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 101,784 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

diff pinion has bad oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 101,675 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 101,588 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 101,277 miles

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 12 Apr 2010 100,867 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 100,671 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 100,482 miles

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

o/s/r brake warning lamp wire damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2008 100,482 miles

o/s/r brake warning lamp wire damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2007 100,230 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 99,806 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 99,806 miles

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

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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G388 BLH is a 1990 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1990 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 109,235 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 G388 BLH, 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 36 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G388 BLH is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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