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G397 VVU

1990 Ford Granada

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

146,556 mi
Last recorded146,556 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 VVU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 146,556 miles

corrosion appearing to near side and off side sills no holes found † †tca bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 2 Jun 2006 143,810 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 143,810 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

nearside front sill corroded.not within perscribed area.

nearside rear cv gaiter split

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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G397 VVU is a 1990 Ford Granada in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G397 VVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G397 VVU registered?

G397 VVU is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G397 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G397 VVU 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.

Does G397 VVU have outstanding finance?

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