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H889 WUF

1990 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,105 mi
Last recorded141,105 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH889 WUF
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 141,105 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 141,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

coolant warning light stay on

Pass 29 Jan 2011 141,105 miles

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

auto gearbox oil level low,slipping

engine coolant leak from radiator offside bottom corner area

propeller shaft front rubber coupling split

Fail 29 Jan 2011 141,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

auto gearbox oil level low,slipping

engine coolant leak from radiator offside bottom corner area

propeller shaft front rubber coupling split

Pass 5 Feb 2010 141,105 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

coolant and brake warning lights staying on

offside front fog lamp broken

Fail 30 Jan 2010 141,105 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

coolant and brake warning lights staying on

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 29 Jan 2009 138,520 miles

rear bumper damaged and insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2009 138,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

rear bumper damaged and insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2008 131,326 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 131,326 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear outer cv boot are torn

brake warning light is on

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 27 Jan 2007 123,897 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 121,627 miles

slight play in off side front steering rack advice:off side &near side outer sills. oil leaks,electrics!!

Fail 7 Dec 2005 121,624 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

please note:lower steering colume bush,has slight play

rear diff leaking oil

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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H889 WUF is a 1990 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H889 WUF, 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 H889 WUF registered?

H889 WUF is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 17 September 1990.

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