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J87 GTP

1991 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,264 mi
Last recorded157,264 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Granada111,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ87 GTP
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 157,264 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offide and nearside front and rear inner seatbelt mountins rusting

offside and nearside rear chassis rusting

offside and nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

temp repaiers to exhaust

Fail 10 Nov 2008 156,971 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offide and nearside front and rear inner seatbelt mountins rusting

offside and nearside rear chassis rusting

offside and nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Nov 2007 145,681 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 145,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 132,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 132,103 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 119,175 miles

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

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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J87 GTP is a 1991 Ford Granada in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 111,912 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 J87 GTP, 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 35 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J87 GTP registered?

J87 GTP is a 1991 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J87 GTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J87 GTP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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