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H428 XUW

1990 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

159,597 mi
Last recorded159,597 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH428 XUW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2007 159,597 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

STRONG ADVISE:- GENERAL UNDERBODY WEAKNESS AND CORROSION

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 11 Aug 2006 156,163 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OIL AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILL PANELS WEAK AND RUSTY.

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED.

STRONG ADVISE:- OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Fail 10 Aug 2006 156,146 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OIL AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILL PANELS WEAK AND RUSTY.

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR ARCHES CORRODED

STRONG ADVISE:- OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS (stepped tread)

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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H428 XUW is a 1990 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H428 XUW, 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 H428 XUW registered?

H428 XUW is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 7 December 1990.

Is H428 XUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H428 XUW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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