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A8 MWL

1988 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,700 mi
Last recorded53,700 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MWL
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 53,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 53,483 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 52,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 52,556 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 52,315 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,169 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 51,834 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 51,834 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,601 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 48,580 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,659 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 47,659 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,154 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 46,154 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,481 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 44,428 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 42,527 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,527 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,927 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,797 miles

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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A8 MWL is a 1988 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 107,844 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 A8 MWL, 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 38 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 MWL registered?

A8 MWL is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is A8 MWL safe to buy?

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