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H517 BAU

1990 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,699 mi
Last recorded80,699 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH517 BAU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 80,699 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside outer sill corrosion at front

Fail 1 Dec 2011 80,696 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside outer sill corrosion at front

Pass 2 Dec 2010 80,696 miles

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

Oil leak

near/side rear outer c/v boot split

Fail 17 Nov 2009 80,555 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

near/side rear outer c/v boot split

slight cut to near/side rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2009 80,555 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

near/side rear outer c/v boot split

slight cut to near/side rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2008 80,403 miles

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

cut to near/side front tyre

slight play in steering rack off/side

Pass 16 Nov 2007 78,834 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 78,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 76,544 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r drive shaft outer boot split

possible power steering leak

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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H517 BAU is a 1990 Ford Granada in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H517 BAU, 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 H517 BAU registered?

H517 BAU is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H517 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H517 BAU shows 9 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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