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E137 RCL

1988 Ford Granada

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,135 mi
Last recorded172,135 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE137 RCL
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2011 172,135 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 171,930 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 171,624 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 171,269 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 170,742 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 170,200 miles

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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E137 RCL is a 1988 Ford Granada in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E137 RCL, 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 E137 RCL registered?

E137 RCL is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E137 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E137 RCL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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