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E211 RUA

1987 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,819 mi
Last recorded114,819 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE211 RUA
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 114,819 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 113,727 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot splite

Offside Rear Outer cv boot split

Fail 21 Jul 2016 113,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot splite

Offside Rear Outer cv boot split

Pass 22 Jul 2015 108,092 miles

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 105,448 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2012 105,029 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,956 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2010 103,011 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 101,837 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 101,528 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 101,528 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 101,482 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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E211 RUA is a 1987 Ford Granada in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E211 RUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E211 RUA?

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What year was E211 RUA registered?

E211 RUA is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 September 1987.

Is E211 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E211 RUA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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