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G518 RBA

1990 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

144,346 mi
Last recorded144,346 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG518 RBA
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2006 144,346 miles

signs of fuel leakage around tank outlet but dry when tested.

Fail 6 Jun 2006 143,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2006 143,694 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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G518 RBA is a 1990 Ford Granada in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 G518 RBA, 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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What year was G518 RBA registered?

G518 RBA is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G518 RBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G518 RBA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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