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E201 HTW

1988 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

78,194 mi
Last recorded78,194 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE201 HTW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2010 78,194 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear outer cv boots split wide open

front number plate

handbrake travel

oil leaks

play at lower steering column

slight perashing front brake hoses

slight play os of steering rack

wipers

Pass 26 May 2009 78,181 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

rear brake pipe unions corroded

rear bumper damaged

slight damage front number plate

Fail 26 May 2009 78,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

rear brake pipe unions corroded

rear bumper damaged

slight damage front number plate

Pass 2 Nov 2007 78,146 miles

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

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

nearside rear drive shaft boot split

offside rear drive shaft boot cracking

rear brake hose ferrules and unions corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2007 78,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear drive shaft boot split

offside rear drive shaft boot cracking

rear brake hose ferrules and unions corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2006 78,122 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 78,122 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E201 HTW is a 1988 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E201 HTW, 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 E201 HTW registered?

E201 HTW is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is E201 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E201 HTW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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