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G878 XJF

1990 Ford Granada

Bronze Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,048 mi
Last recorded105,048 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG878 XJF
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 105,048 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 103,070 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 100,377 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 96,996 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 94,602 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 94,602 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2008 90,872 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 90,871 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2007 86,829 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 86,829 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 83,380 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 83,360 miles

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

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

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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G878 XJF is a 1990 Ford Granada in Bronze with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G878 XJF, 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 G878 XJF registered?

G878 XJF is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G878 XJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G878 XJF shows 12 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.

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