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H597 YEW

1990 Ford Granada

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,237 mi
Last recorded137,237 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH597 YEW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 137,237 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 108,984 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2016 108,984 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 108,984 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 108,984 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 108,984 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 108,984 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 108,984 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 108,984 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 108,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 108,325 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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H597 YEW is a 1990 Ford Granada in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H597 YEW, 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 H597 YEW registered?

H597 YEW is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 5 September 1990.

Is H597 YEW safe to buy?

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