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H197 LRD

1991 Ford Granada

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

101,921 mi
Last recorded101,921 miles
Recorded on27 May 2005
Typical for 1991 Ford Granada111,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 LRD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1991
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 May 2005 101,921 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake pipes very rusty/Osr brake disc face worn/osf wheel slight buckle/Nsr chassis corroding/stonechip in screen/fuel lines greased/Nsr wheel arch rusty/Genral underbody very rusty around load bearing mounts.

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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H197 LRD is a 1991 Ford Granada in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1991 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 111,912 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 H197 LRD, 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 35 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H197 LRD registered?

H197 LRD is a 1991 Ford Granada, first registered on 27 March 1991.

Is H197 LRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H197 LRD shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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