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H947 PVE

1990 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

148,807 mi
Last recorded148,807 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH947 PVE
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 148,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 148,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door aches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door aches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 148,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2018 148,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

water leak looks like radiator

Pass 8 Feb 2017 148,807 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 148,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 148,807 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel tank rusty in places

nearside front spot light not working

signs of rusting and corrosion on underside in several places

Fail 4 Feb 2016 148,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel tank rusty in places

nearside front spot light not working

signs of rusting and corrosion on underside in several places

Pass 3 Feb 2015 148,423 miles

+Rear suspension arms etc. rusted but sound

Fail 3 Feb 2015 148,423 miles

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

+Rear suspension arms etc. rusted but sound

Pass 3 Feb 2014 146,873 miles

Both rear arches corroded buty not hazardous O/S rear suspensiopm arm rusted but sound N/S front foglamp inop

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Feb 2014

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Both rear arches corroded buty not hazardous O/S rear suspensiopm arm rusted but sound N/S front foglamp inop

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 145,032 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 142,820 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 142,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2011 140,533 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake hose ferrules rusty

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front brake binding slightly

sill to floor sections extensively plated

slight play in column bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2011 140,533 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake hose ferrules rusty

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front brake binding slightly

sill to floor sections extensively plated

slight play in column bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2010 139,505 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2010 139,474 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 135,428 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2009 135,428 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 132,170 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 132,162 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 129,025 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 129,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 125,824 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on sills

nearside rear outer c/v boot deteriorated

slight play in nearside steering rack

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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H947 PVE is a 1990 Ford Granada in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 H947 PVE, 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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H947 PVE is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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