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D473 LUB

1987 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,837 mi
Last recorded97,837 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD473 LUB
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 97,837 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 96,536 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 94,572 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 94,572 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 92,831 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 92,831 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 91,083 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 91,083 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 89,340 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 88,717 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 88,717 miles

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

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

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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D473 LUB is a 1987 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 D473 LUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D473 LUB registered?

D473 LUB is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is D473 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D473 LUB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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