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G838 MNW

1990 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,421 mi
Last recorded199,421 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG838 MNW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 199,421 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 199,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight bind on both rear brakes. will require attention soon

Some weld repairs on o/s outer sill, are covered with filler?

Pass 27 Jul 2006 195,337 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 195,337 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre close

rear pads getting low

rear wheel arches poor

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

some other parts of structure starting to corrode

various oil leaks on engine and box

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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G838 MNW is a 1990 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G838 MNW, 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 G838 MNW registered?

G838 MNW is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 14 February 1990.

Is G838 MNW safe to buy?

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