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J980 EHY

1991 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,076 mi
Last recorded210,076 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Granada111,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ980 EHY
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 210,076 miles

nearside rear halfshaft gaiter split

offside rear halfshaft gaiter split

Pass 12 Sep 2007 206,176 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 206,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front outer t.c.a bushes splitting

surface corrosion outer sills

Pass 10 Oct 2006 205,961 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2006 205,959 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges - suggest tracking check

front flexi brake hoses perishing slightly

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

surface corrosion to both outer sills

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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J980 EHY is a 1991 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J980 EHY, 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 J980 EHY registered?

J980 EHY is a 1991 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 August 1991.

Is J980 EHY safe to buy?

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