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E106 DNA

1988 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

237,740 mi
Last recorded237,740 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE106 DNA
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 237,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 237,740 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 328,229 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 228,133 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 218,898 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 218,898 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear cv boots split and joints worn

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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E106 DNA is a 1988 Ford Granada in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 107,844 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 E106 DNA, 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 38 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E106 DNA registered?

E106 DNA is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 29 February 1988.

Is E106 DNA safe to buy?

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