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E188 XKL

1988 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,994 mi
Last recorded126,994 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE188 XKL
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2008 126,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 126,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 125,046 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 125,046 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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 XKL is a 1988 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E188 XKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E188 XKL registered?

E188 XKL is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 29 February 1988.

Is E188 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E188 XKL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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