CarVerify

Free Car Check

D898 UGK

1987 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2933cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,120 mi
Last recorded136,120 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD898 UGK
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 136,120 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 136,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 132,192 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 132,192 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front sill excessivly corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jan 2007 129,284 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 129,284 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 126,024 miles

corrosion on both front wings at bottom mounts

slight corrosin on both rear chassis legs outside prescribed areas

Fail 18 Jan 2006 126,024 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on both front wings at rear bottom mounts

slight corrosion on both rear chassi legs outside prescribed area

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
Full Ford Granada reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D898 UGK is a 1987 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D898 UGK, 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

How do I check the history of D898 UGK?

You can check the full history of D898 UGK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D898 UGK registered?

D898 UGK is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 9 July 1987.

Is D898 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D898 UGK shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D898 UGK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D898 UGK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.