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AUR 516M

1998 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,509 mi
Last recorded83,509 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Granada96,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 516M
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2019 83,509 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018
Pass 18 Dec 2014 71,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 71,828 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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AUR 516M is a 1998 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 96,604 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 AUR 516M, 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 28 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AUR 516M registered?

AUR 516M is a 1998 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is AUR 516M safe to buy?

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