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E286 GCP

1987 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,841 mi
Last recorded93,841 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE286 GCP
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2007 93,841 miles

advise general vehicle corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2007 93,841 miles

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

advise general vehicle corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2006 91,369 miles

advise movement in o\s\f suspension arm/anti roll bar bush

Fail 3 Nov 2006 91,366 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise o\s\f sill corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2005 87,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 87,224 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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E286 GCP is a 1987 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E286 GCP, 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 E286 GCP registered?

E286 GCP is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 23 October 1987.

Is E286 GCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E286 GCP shows 6 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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