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H718 ELD

1990 Ford Granada

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,517 mi
Last recorded89,517 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH718 ELD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 89,517 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 89,517 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2025 89,517 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 89,517 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 89,517 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,937 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 88,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 88,265 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 87,501 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 86,284 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 85,763 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 85,012 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 84,605 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 84,081 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 83,491 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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H718 ELD is a 1990 Ford Granada in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H718 ELD, 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 H718 ELD registered?

H718 ELD is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 3 September 1990.

Is H718 ELD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H718 ELD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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