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E188 PCV

1987 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,316 mi
Last recorded58,316 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE188 PCV
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 58,316 miles

Front Inner brake pads starting to get worn

Offside Rear brake caliper damp but no sign of leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 58,316 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 58,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (multiple areas) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 57,492 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 57,455 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,356 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,906 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 55,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,896 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

minor oil leak from rear axle

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,425 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,575 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,260 miles

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

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 2 Sep 2009 50,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,679 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 6 Sep 2008 48,463 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 48,463 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 148,425 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,283 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,969 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 44,470 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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E188 PCV is a 1987 Ford Granada in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E188 PCV, 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 E188 PCV registered?

E188 PCV is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E188 PCV safe to buy?

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