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E222 HCJ

1987 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,470 mi
Last recorded149,470 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE222 HCJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 149,470 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear tyre persihing

offside front outer sill corroding

offside rear chassis corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2012 147,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both outer sills have scab patches

Pass 8 Nov 2011 145,526 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 142,934 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 140,382 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 138,353 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 138,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning lamp remains on

nearside and offside rear wheel arches rusted

Pass 31 Oct 2007 136,014 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 133,136 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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E222 HCJ is a 1987 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E222 HCJ, 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 E222 HCJ registered?

E222 HCJ is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 3 November 1987.

Is E222 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E222 HCJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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