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E159 NHW

1988 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,226 mi
Last recorded80,226 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE159 NHW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 80,226 miles

Fuel pump corroded

Nearside front bumper loose

Nearside parking brake performance slightly low

Nearside rear drive shaft gaiter perrished

Offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

Parking brake travel high

Rear chassis corroded

Rear cross member corroded

Tempory fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2012 80,226 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fuel pump corroded

Nearside front bumper loose

Nearside parking brake performance slightly low

Nearside rear drive shaft gaiter perrished

Offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

Parking brake travel high

Rear chassis corroded

Rear cross member corroded

Tempory fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,827 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fuel tank and straps corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre bold on outside edge

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

Parking brake travel high

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Slight corrosion to rear chassis

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to fully see front or rear brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,301 miles

Both offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre bold on outside edge

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Slight corrosion to both rear chassis leggs

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,446 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 75,636 miles

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake adj high and poor

Slight corrosion to both sils

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 21 May 2007 72,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

tank straps slight corrosion

Pass 17 May 2006 70,036 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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E159 NHW is a 1988 Ford Granada in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E159 NHW, 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 E159 NHW registered?

E159 NHW is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E159 NHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E159 NHW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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