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E134 HBC

1988 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,023 mi
Last recorded62,023 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE134 HBC
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 62,023 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 62,023 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 62,023 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 111,563 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 111,492 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 110,010 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 105,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 105,392 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 103,031 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 101,377 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 101,203 miles

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

o/s & n/s front inner sill corroied / holed not within perscribed area

Fail 5 Dec 2009 101,168 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 98,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 96,224 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 96,178 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 93,663 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 93,663 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/r outer c/v boot split

possible evidence of earlier fuel leak at tank but not leaking at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2005 90,983 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 90,983 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E134 HBC is a 1988 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 E134 HBC, 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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E134 HBC is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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