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E121 KBP

1987 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,238 mi
Last recorded111,238 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE121 KBP
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 111,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind & uneven brake pad wear across calliper & axle (3.5.1g)

headlamp protectors fitted,towbar & twin electrcis fitted,slight chips in windscreen.

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.slight oil leaks.a/c compressor leaking

slight bind to nsr & osf brakes,discs slightly discoloured & evidence of running hot

Pass 25 Sep 2015 110,661 miles

slight binding to osf wheel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air con leak

blocked washer jet

cracked front plate

front bumper loose

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 110,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air con leak

blocked washer jet

cracked front plate

front bumper loose

oil leak

slight binding to osf wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2014 110,042 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,484 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 108,604 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 107,939 miles

both centre exhaust boxes have slight blow

n/s/f anti rollbar bush weak

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2010 107,381 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rack bushes worn, washers poor,

Pass 14 Sep 2009 106,306 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 103,230 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 100,448 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 14 Sep 2006 98,729 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 98,728 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both rear sills corroding

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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E121 KBP is a 1987 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 E121 KBP, 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 E121 KBP registered?

E121 KBP is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 13 October 1987.

Is E121 KBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E121 KBP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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