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D527 JEL

1987 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,821 mi
Last recorded51,821 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD527 JEL
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 51,821 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 50,850 miles

Both front steering rack gaiters showing age related splits starting to appear.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened track control arm to stabiliser bar bush (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced kick off distorted slightly (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened track control arm to stabiliser bar bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area showing signs of starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 49,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 48,842 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,676 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,329 miles

Rear suspension bump stops, perished,

Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,780 miles

Both n/s o/s front; anti roll bar bushes perrished

Fuel pump mounting bracket corroded;

n/s front steering rack boot perrished

n/s rear outter c/v boot starting to split

Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,204 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops.perished

n/s front steering rack boot perished.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,222 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops,perished

Fail 26 Mar 2009 44,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres are perrished

rear n/s outer drive shaft boot badley perrished

Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres are perrished

rear n/s outer drive shaft boot badley perrished

Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,668 miles

Rear bump stop rubbers perrished

Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,773 miles

rear bump stops perished

rear o/s hand brake low effort

wiper blades perished

Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,584 miles

corrosion on o/s sill. rear end rails have corrosion not within prescribed area. rear bump stop rubbers perished. front tie bar rubbers soft. slight engine oil leak. o/s hand brake low effort.

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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D527 JEL is a 1987 Ford Granada in White with a 2,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 D527 JEL, 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 D527 JEL registered?

D527 JEL is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D527 JEL safe to buy?

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