MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion on both front wings at bottom mounts
slight corrosin on both rear chassis legs outside prescribed areas
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.
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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.
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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?
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