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D157 JLS

1987 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,868 mi
Last recorded43,868 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD157 JLS
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 43,868 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,734 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,563 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,754 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2016 42,010 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 41,822 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 May 2014 41,699 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear aeon bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,579 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 41,364 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 41,182 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 May 2011 41,182 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 May 2010 41,053 miles

battery acid on nearside chassis

nearside mirror slight damage

rear cv boot slight leak

slight oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 5 May 2009 40,912 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,819 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 40,112 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 39,524 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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D157 JLS is a 1987 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1987 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 95,274 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 D157 JLS, 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 39 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D157 JLS registered?

D157 JLS is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D157 JLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D157 JLS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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