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H409 LBW

1990 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,041 mi
Last recorded102,041 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH409 LBW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2015 102,041 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear differential leaking oil.

The temporary repair to cover the sharp edges on the rear wheelarches is acceptable.

Fail 17 Jan 2015 102,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear differential leaking oil.

Pass 18 Jan 2014 98,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 98,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 93,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 89,247 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,871 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2011 82,871 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 82,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 80,366 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 74,612 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 68,106 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 62,353 miles

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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H409 LBW is a 1990 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H409 LBW, 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 H409 LBW registered?

H409 LBW is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 11 October 1990.

Is H409 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H409 LBW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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