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E179 CHK

1987 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,143 mi
Last recorded145,143 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE179 CHK
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 145,143 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 141,855 miles

slight "drag"nearside parking brake

some deterioration driver door mirror glass

Pass 24 May 2006 138,475 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 138,475 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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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E179 CHK is a 1987 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E179 CHK, 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 E179 CHK registered?

E179 CHK is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 2 December 1987.

Is E179 CHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E179 CHK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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