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G579 AUD

1990 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

153,791 mi
Last recorded153,791 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG579 AUD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 153,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust downpipe staring to blow

n/s/r metal brake pipe on trailing arm starting to corrode

o/s/r metal brake pipe on trailing arm starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jul 2012 153,791 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust downpipe staring to blow

n/s/r metal brake pipe on trailing arm starting to corrode

o/s/r metal brake pipe on trailing arm starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2011 153,422 miles

minor blow from exhaust downpipe

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight misting of oil from power steering pump area

Pass 22 Jul 2010 150,277 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 150,277 miles

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

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

front antirollbar bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 23 Jul 2009 146,208 miles

brake pad warning light flashing

exhaust starting to blow

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 23 Jul 2009 146,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light flashing

exhaust starting to blow

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2008 141,988 miles

Nearside fron t lower arm compliance bush perished and has slight movement

Offside fron t lower arm compliance bush perished and has slight movement

Fail 22 Jul 2008 141,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside fron t lower arm compliance bush perished and has slight movement

Offside fron t lower arm compliance bush perished and has slight movement

Pass 25 Jul 2007 136,804 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 136,804 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 129,590 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underbody metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2006 129,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is bald on extreme inner edge

Under body metal fuel pipes corroded

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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G579 AUD is a 1990 Ford Granada in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G579 AUD, 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 G579 AUD registered?

G579 AUD is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 July 1990.

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