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H837 AHU

1990 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,974 mi
Last recorded74,974 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH837 AHU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 74,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 69,500 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 65,952 miles

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft gaiter split

Offside Inner door sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft gaiter split

Offside parking brake effort low

Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,013 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear c.v gater split

Offside Rear c.v gater split

Fail 13 Sep 2017 65,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear c.v gater split

Offside Rear c.v gater split

Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 59,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both sills are corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 58,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords MICHELIN 195/65R15 H (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both sills are corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,716 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 58,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 58,418 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,061 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,727 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,038 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 57,038 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 56,335 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 55,404 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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H837 AHU is a 1990 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H837 AHU, 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 H837 AHU registered?

H837 AHU is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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