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E165 RRP

1988 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,177 mi
Last recorded82,177 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE165 RRP
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 82,177 miles

centre rear seatbelt not fitted

Fail 31 May 2007 82,168 miles

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

centre rear seatbelt not fitted

Battery insecure

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

o/s/r brake pipe and hose end rusting

Pass 10 Oct 2006 81,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some imbalance on front brakes

Fail 6 Oct 2006 81,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust centre mounting rubber poor

some imbalance on front brakes

Pass 10 Oct 2005 79,588 miles

n/s chassis rail poor with corrosion

n/s/r tyre getting low

some imbalance in front brakes,o/s low

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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E165 RRP is a 1988 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E165 RRP, 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 E165 RRP registered?

E165 RRP is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E165 RRP safe to buy?

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